Answer:

fiddle

AnswerCrossword Clue
FIDDLEExemplar of fitness
FIDDLEEpitome of fitness
FIDDLEParagon of fitness
FIDDLESquare-dance instrument
FIDDLEWaste (time): Colloq.
FIDDLEMusical instrument.
FIDDLENero's instrument
FIDDLEHousetop instrument?
FIDDLETinker (with)
FIDDLEMember of the violin family
FIDDLESquare dance violin
FIDDLEIt takes a bow