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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Excuse used before the advent of phone messaging . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PRETEXT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PRETEXT Excuse used before the advent of phone messaging | (7) | ||
| 3% | ALIBI Excuse | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 3% | TEXT Phone message | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 3% | CALL Use the phone | (4) | Commuter | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 3% | TEXTS Phone messages | (5) | USA Today | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 3% | BURNERS Phones for temporary use | (7) | Commuter | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 3% | EMAIL Phone messages | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 2% | TAP Phone bug | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 2% | BURNER Illicit phone | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 14, 2026 |
| 2% | HERMES God of messages | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 12, 2026 |
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