What does the cryptic crossword clue "Runner’s narrow winning margin (4)" mean?

The definition is "Runner". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NOSE (synonym of "narrow winning margin"); definition: "Runner's" The answer is NOSE.

Runner’s narrow winning margin (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29169 | 24 Across | 2023-09-07 flower

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