Cryptic crossword clue
Weak passage in Vietnam by Pam Bygraves 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word NAMBY-PAMBY

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The straight part
We know that "Weak/Weak" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case weak/weak = namby-pamby.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does NAMBY-PAMBY mean?

NAMBY-PAMBY noun
  1. One who is insipid, sentimental or weak.
  2. Talk or writing which is weakly sentimental or affectedly pretty.
NAMBY-PAMBY verb
  1. To coddle.
NAMBY-PAMBY adjective
  1. Insipid and sentimental.
  2. Lacking vigor or decisiveness; spineless; wishy-washy.

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