What does the cryptic crossword clue "The least out of shape? (8)" mean?

The definition is "The least". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THELEAST ("The least") [anagram: "out"] = ATHLETES The answer is ATHLETES.

The least out of shape? (8)

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