What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reasons old girlfriend swears Romeo’s dumped (7)" mean?

The definition is "Reasons". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym="old girlfriend") + CU (synonym="CU") + SES (synonym="swears") = EXCUSES; definition: "Reasons" The answer is EXCUSES.

Reasons old girlfriend swears Romeo’s dumped (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29511 | 3 Down | 2024-10-11 flower

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