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Excuse used before arrival of SMS? (7)

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PRETEXT is the 7-letter answer to “Excuse used before arrival of SMS? (7)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 22 September 2025.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword22 SEP 2025

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One other clue in the database also answers PRETEXT.

Ostensible reason (7)PRETEXT

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Drunk taking bottle-opener to bingo? (6)6 lettersInsufficient time to finish examination (5)5 lettersAmerican on time for employment (5)5 lettersFish for any number stored in shed (4)4 lettersFollowing section of speech as in garbage (7)7 lettersBuck embraces Penny in tree (5)5 lettersTimes carrying little message (5)5 lettersCan occupant reform and rise? (7)7 letters

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