Cryptic crossword clue
Anticipate being back before visitors, losing little time 6-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word SECOND-GUESS

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What does SECOND-GUESS mean?

SECOND-GUESS verb
  1. To vet or evaluate; to criticize or correct, often by hindsight, by presuming to have a better idea, method, etc.
  2. To anticipate or predict someone's actions or thoughts by guesswork.

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