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In the main, it's edgy (3)

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hem

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'in the main it's edgy' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'in the main it's edgy' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'HEM' is hidden within 'the main edgy'.

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(Other definitions for hem that I've seen before include "Double-backed edge" , "Bottom of a garment" , "try to attract attention" , "Part of skirt" , "Express hesitation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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