What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gradually pushed border back to Scotland (5)" mean?

The definition is "Gradually pushed". The wordplay uses charade, parts. EDGE (synonym of "border") + D (last letter of "Scotland") [last letter: "back"]; definition: "Gradually pushed" The answer is EDGED.

Gradually pushed border back to Scotland (5)

Times Cryptic #29246 | 26 Across | 2025-06-03 flower

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