The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC July competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 25: Idler goes after female and gets date!

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A clue to FIDDLER.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Even if one accepts that idler=fiddler (I don't), this is not a fair &lit. You can't have only part of the clue doing double duty as def.
2.Doing double-duty is a big no-no!
3.Idler is doing double duty.