Cryptic crossword clue
Geek fined perhaps on border 5-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word KNIFE-EDGE

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The straight part
We know that "border" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case border = knife-edge.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does KNIFE-EDGE mean?

KNIFE-EDGE noun
  1. A piece of steel sharpened to an acute edge or angle, and resting on a smooth surface, serving as the axis of motion of a pendulum, scale beam, or other piece required to oscillate with the least possible friction.
  2. A precarious balance that could be upset by a very small force in either direction.

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