What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excuse for acting before script is here? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Excuse for acting". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRE (synonym of "before") + TEXT (synonym of "script"); definition: "Excuse for acting" The answer is PRETEXT.

Excuse for acting before script is here? (7)

Times Cryptic #28582 | 16 Across | 2023-04-20 flower

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