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Fine, limp fringe (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flank

'fringe' is the definition.
(both can mean the side of something)

'fine limp' is the wordplay.
'fine' becomes 'f' (abbreviation).
'limp' becomes 'lank' (lank can mean limp or lifeless).
'f'+'lank'='FLANK'

(Other definitions for flank that I've seen before include "Haunch" , "Side of an animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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