Cryptic crossword clue
Fool failing to embrace command — he’s on the edge 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BORDERER

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The straight part
We know that "he’s on the edge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he’s on the edge = borderer.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BORDERER mean?

BORDERER noun
  1. A person who resides near a border.
  2. A soldier of a border regiment in the British Army (Border Regiment, South Wales Borderers, King's Own Scottish Borderers).

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