What does the cryptic crossword clue "Already settled before gig, edged to the sides (12)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRE (synonym="‘before’") + CONCERT (synonym="‘gig’") + ED (synonym="‘ E dge D to the sides’") = PRECONCERTED The answer is PRECONCERTED.

Already settled before gig, edged to the sides (12)

Guardian Cryptic #29498 | 10 Down | 2024-09-26 flower

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