Beat by a tiny margin (4)

I believe the answer is:

edge

(Other definitions for edge that I've seen before include "Sharpness of mind" , "Some bordering" , "Demarcation" , "Excitement; boundary" , "Border - meeting place" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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