What does the cryptic crossword clue "Force isn't weak (5)" mean?

The definition is "weak". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (abbreviation="Force") + AINT (synonym="isn't") = FAINT; definition: "weak" The answer is Faint.

Force isn't weak (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3013 | 12 Across | 2019-07-21 flower

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