What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pretence so false, common knowledge (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "common knowledge". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PRETENCESO ("Pretence so") [anagram: "false,"] = OPENSECRET; definition: "common knowledge" The answer is OPEN SECRET.

Pretence so false, common knowledge (4,6)

Times Cryptic #28971 | 27 Across | 2024-07-17 flower

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