Has it a sharp edge for mincing words? (5)

I believe the answer is:

sword

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'has it a sharp edge' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'mincing words?' is the wordplay.
'words' anagrams to 'SWORD'.
However, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for sword that I've seen before include "Weapon of steel" , "Cutting weapon" , "Normandy beach" , "Two-edged weapon" , "Fencer's weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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