What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excuse to go round valleys for lecture (11)" mean?

The definition is "lecture". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DALES (synonym="valleys") in REASON (synonym="excuse") = READALESSON The answer is READALESSON.

Excuse to go round valleys for lecture (11)

Independent Cryptic #12060 | 14 Across | 2025-06-04 flower

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