What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excuse a page on science (7)" mean?

The definition is "Excuse". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="a") + P (abbreviation="page") + OLOGY (synonym="science") = APOLOGY; definition: "Excuse" The answer is APOLOGY.

Excuse a page on science (7)

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