I’m nearly sent electronic message to have an effect (7)

From Times Cryptic 29564, 20D —

20D — I’m nearly sent electronic message to have an effect (7) — IMPINGE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'to have an effect' — The closing phrase is the definition.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'nearly'
  • Operation
    'nearly' signals a deletion operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'sent electronic message'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'sent electronic message' → PINGED
  • Assembly
    IM + (PINGED - D > PINGE) = IMPINGE

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