Sidled away from the sledge dogs? (5)

I believe the answer is:

edged

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'sidled away' is the definition.
'edged' can be an answer for 'sidled' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not certain of the 'away' bit.

'from the sledge dogs?' is the wordplay.
'from' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'EDGED' is hidden in the letters of 'sledge dogs'.

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(Other definitions for edged that I've seen before include "Moved gradually sideways" , "Move gradually sideways" , "Sidled" , "Advanced slowly sideways" , "Trimmed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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