What does the cryptic crossword clue "America's on edge, I say! (4)" mean?

The definition is "I say!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="America's") + HEM (synonym="edge,") = AHEM; definition: "I say!" The answer is AHEM.

America's on edge, I say! (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29006 | 3 Down | 2023-03-01 flower

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