Cryptic crossword clue
Phones Mafia and lies badly 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MOBILES

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The straight part
We know that "Phones" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case phones = mobiles.
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 MOBILES mean?

MOBILES noun
  1. A kinetic sculpture or decorative arrangement made of items hanging so that they can move independently from each other.
  2. The internet accessed via mobile devices.
  3. Something that can move.
MOBILES noun
  1. A portable telephone that connects with the telephone network over radio wave transmission.

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