Cryptic crossword clue
Musical excerpts for which versatile singer not required? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RINGTONES

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The straight part
We know that "Musical excerpts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case musical excerpts = ringtones.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RINGTONES mean?

RINGTONES noun
  1. The sound made by a telephone when ringing.
  2. A customizable tone used to indicate an incoming call on a telephone, especially a mobile phone.
RINGTONES verb
  1. Of a telephone: to play a ringtone.

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