The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MESSAGE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
M
E
S
S
A
G
E
More clues leading to the result MESSAGE
- Communication taking a log time after muddle
- Almost engage with wise text
- After confusion, get old text
- Written note in officers’ dining room on time
- Word manipulation: replace A with E
- Hard to avoid network discerning some information…
- Trouble being on time delivering letter
- Prophetic teaching to confuse a generation
- Note dog’s breakfast time
- 26 to get old piece of information
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The straight part
We know that "Note" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case note = message.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does MESSAGE mean?
MESSAGE noun- A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.
- An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.
- (chiefly in the plural) An errand.
- See messages.
- To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.
- To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.
- To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.
- To bear as a message.