Cryptic crossword clue
Weak tie 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DICKY

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The straight part
We know that "Weak/tie" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case weak/tie = dicky.
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 DICKY mean?

DICKY noun
  1. A louse.
  2. Dicky dirt = a shirt, meaning a shirt with a collar.
  3. A detachable shirt front, collar or bib.
  4. A hat, especially (in the US) a stiff hat or derby, and (in the UK) a straw hat.
  5. A seat behind a carriage, for a servant.
  6. A seat in a carriage, for the driver.
  7. The luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car.
  8. A leather apron for a gig, etc.
  9. A small bird; a dicky-bird.
  10. (in negative constructions) An insignificant sound or thing; dicky-bird.
  11. A pilot.
  12. A hedge sparrow.
  13. A donkey.
  14. A haddock.
DICKY adjective
  1. Doubtful, troublesome; in poor condition
DICKY adjective
  1. Like a dick, foolish or obnoxious

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