"Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak" writer
acat
Clue
Weak as ___
achilles
Clue
Greek warrior famous for his weak spot
achillesheel
Clue
Weak spot
Personal weak spot
ails
Clue
Feels achy and weak
Definition
AIL, to be indisposed
airtight
Clue
Having no weak points
Definition
impermeable to air
alea
Clue
"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)