The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC January competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 64: What I'd turn fast to spin a bit of flax?

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A clue to DISTAFF.
6 comments refer to this clue (from 6 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Both of the anagram indicators are weak
2.The wordplay needs ‘I’d turns’
3.Almost my winner, but turn (rather than turns) spoils the wordplay slightly
4.Good attempt
5.This clue would be even better without the word "What " at the beginning
6.Not sure, but think the spindle is turned rather than the distaff