A side is amazing (5)

I believe the answer is:

awing

'is amazing' is the definition.
('awing' can be a synonym of 'amazing')

'a side' is the wordplay.
'side' becomes 'wing' (I've seen this in other clues).
'a'+'wing'='AWING'

(Other definitions for awing that I've seen before include "inspiring with dread" , "Causing reverent fear" , "Causing dread" , "inspiring great admiration" , "Inspiring reverence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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