Cryptic crossword clue
Know beforehand said number understand 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FORESEE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Know beforehand" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case know beforehand = foresee.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FORESEE mean?

FORESEE verb
  1. To be able to see beforehand: to anticipate; predict.
  2. To provide.

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