What does the cryptic crossword clue "Copier puncturing edges of precious documents (6)" mean?

The definition is "documents". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). APER (synonym="mimic; copier") in PS (synonym="outer letters of [edges of] P RECIOU S") = PAPERS; definition: "documents" The answer is PAPERS.

Copier puncturing edges of precious documents (6)

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