What does the cryptic crossword clue "Minor embracing exercise is not in good shape (6)" mean?

The definition is "not in good shape". The wordplay uses charade, container. WARD (synonym of "Minor") + PE (synonym of "exercise") [container: "embracing"]; definition: "not in good shape" The answer is WARPED.

Minor embracing exercise is not in good shape (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27445 | 4 Down | 2018-03-01 flower

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