Scheduled to appear and construct, we’re told (6)

I believe the answer is:

billed

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'scheduled' is the definition.
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'construct we're told' is the wordplay.
'construct' becomes 'build' ('build' can be a synonym of 'construct').
'we're told' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'build' sounds like 'BILLED'.

'to appear and' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for billed that I've seen before include "Listed in a programme; charged" , "Advertised" , "Caressed" , "Sent an invoice" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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