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Clue no. 2: A few backward characters scoff at sides representing women (7)

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A clue to DISTAFF.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Nice backwards hidden but not sure about the definition.
2.The wordplay needs ‘in’ or ‘from’
3.The clue needs "…characters of/in"
- which of course would mess up the surface.
4.Nicely done!