Cryptic crossword clue
Anticipates a guru’s breakdown 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word AUGURS

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The straight part
We know that "Anticipates" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case anticipates = augurs.
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What does AUGURS mean?

AUGURS noun
  1. A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
  2. An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.
AUGURS verb
  1. To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events.
  2. To anticipate, to foretell, or to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable issue.

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