What does the cryptic crossword clue "Screwball comedy that needs work put into it (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "Screwball comedy". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OP (synonym="work") in THAT (synonym="THAT") = TOPHAT; definition: "Screwball comedy" The answer is TOPHAT.

Screwball comedy that needs work put into it (3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #28898 | 21 Down | 2022-10-26 flower

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