The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 5 letter word SECOND GUESS
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The straight part
We know that "attempt to anticipate?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attempt to anticipate? = second guess.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SECOND GUESS mean?
SECOND GUESS verb- To vet or evaluate; to criticize or correct, often by hindsight, by presuming to have a better idea, method, etc.
- To anticipate or predict someone's actions or thoughts by guesswork.