Crossword puzzle clue "not just a weak e but a"

Not just a weak e-----, but a ___ ___

"Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak" writer

Outwardly powerful but inwardly weak person

"Give Schweppes Ginger ___ try!" (brilliant soda slogan I just made up) (this clue dedicated to the great Merl Reagle, the master of saving weak entries; RIP, Merl)

Feature of "butte" but not "but"

Activity in which people talk to the dead (but not really) (but maybe)

Not just full d-------, but ___ ___

Not just an utter b---, but a ___ ___