Where important people lie about being late? (2,5)

1 solution7 lettersCrypticLast seen 9 OCT 2025

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INSTATE is the 7-letter answer to “Where important people lie about being late? (2,5)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 9 October 2025.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword9 OCT 2025

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