Ground near the Borders (5)
I believe the answer is:
earth
'ground' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'near the borders' is the wordplay.
'EARTH' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for earth that I've seen before include "Ground - globe - soil" , "dirt" , "It is necessary to clear" , "Soil; fox's lair" , "Where some creatures live" .)