The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 4: Almost all ladies with this work out could get fit as a fiddle (7)

Back to competition result  |   All the comments  |   Other competitions

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

Here is the text

Comments on the clue
1."Work out" should be a single word. How does "fit as a fiddle" mean "distaff"?
2.The def. sseems to be 'this work' which is vague to say the least.
3.So close. It doesn't quite work. Work out =/= workout.
4.These multiletter comp anagrams are a pain in the backside! By adding enough letters you can make almost any phrase. Does anyone like them?