Outline paper cut, trimmed at the edges (6)
I believe the answer is:
apercu
'at the edges' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'outline paper cut trimmed' is the wordplay.
'trimmed' says the answer is hidden in the clue (part of the clue must be trimmed away).
'APERCU' is hidden within 'outline paper cut'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for apercu that I've seen before include "Short synopsis, precis" , "summary, insight; race up (anag.)" , "Illuminating or entertaining point (from French)" , "what's observed" , "insightful comment" .)