What does the cryptic crossword clue "First of all, husband unhealthy: female fighting fit (4)" mean?

The definition is "fit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (abbreviation="husband") + U (first_letter="unhealthy:") + F (abbreviation="female") + F (first_letter="fighting") = HUFF; definition: "fit" The answer is Huff.

First of all, husband unhealthy: female fighting fit (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3085 | 25 Down | 2020-12-06 flower

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