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Mild expletive from female on edge (4)

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I believe the answer is:

flip

'mild expletive' is the definition.
(flip is a mild curse word)

'female on edge' is the wordplay.
'female' becomes 'f' (abbreviation).
'on edge' becomes 'lip' (I've seen this before).
'f'+'lip'='FLIP'

'from' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for flip that I've seen before include "Not showing respect; turn over" , "Lose one's cool - reverse side" , "demanding > alcoholic drink" , "Turn (over) - impudent" , "Somersault; impertinent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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