Excuse used before arrival of SMS? (7)
THE ANSWER
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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.
Where this clue appeared
The Sun Cryptic Crossword22 SEP 2025Related clues
One other clue in the database also answers PRETEXT.
Ostensible reason (7)PRETEXTOther clues from this puzzle
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 lettersBack to The Sun Cryptic Crossword 22 September 2025 answers.