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Hedges need the top off - and sides (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

edges

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'sides' is the definition.
(edge is a kind of side)

'hedges need the top off' is the wordplay.
'EDGES' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'and' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for edges that I've seen before include "Des, e.g. (anag.)" , "Slowly moves" , "Borders, rims" , "Fringes" , "Bounds" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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