The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word WIPERS
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result WIPERS
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The straight part
We know that "use these in wet weather" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case use these in wet weather = wipers.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WIPERS mean?
WIPERS noun- Someone who wipes.
- Something, such as a towel, that is used for wiping.
- Something, such as a windscreen wiper, that is designed for wiping.
- A movable electric contact in some devices.
- A junior role in the engine room of a ship, someone who wipes down machinery and generally keeps it clean.