What does the cryptic crossword clue "This comes under the hammer, two graduates holding the edge (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MA (synonym="MA") + RIM (synonym="edge") + BA (synonym="two graduates") = MARIMBA The answer is MARIMBA.

This comes under the hammer, two graduates holding the edge (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29602 | 20 Down | 2025-01-27 flower

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