What does the cryptic crossword clue "PM on edge in extreme disorder (6)" mean?

The definition is "PM". The wordplay uses charade, parts. MAY (synonym of "PM") + HEM (synonym of "edge") [last letter: "extreme"]; definition: "disorder" The answer is MAYHEM.

PM on edge in extreme disorder (6)

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