Cryptic crossword solution

Mixed tone gives message (4) cryptic crossword solution.

An anagram solution where TONE is mixed to make NOTE, matching the definition message.

AnswerNOTENOTE
Definition
message
Clue type
Anagram
Indicator
Mixed
Enumeration
4
Confidence
high

How the clue works

Mixed indicates an anagram of TONE, producing NOTE. The synonym match is NOTE = message, as in a short written communication.

Verification steps

  1. TONE supplies the letters.
  2. Mixed is the anagram indicator.
  3. TONE rearranges to NOTE.
  4. Synonym: NOTE means message, as in a short written communication.
  5. The enumeration confirms four letters.

Solver note

Gives is only a link word connecting wordplay to definition.