The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FORESAW
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result FORESAW
- Anticipated word of warning was withdrawn
- Expected trouble arose between fellow and wife
- Knew what was expected
- Driver’s warning was written up as expected
- Said number was raised as anticipated
- Predicted violent war with foes
- Expected waster of time to get lost during ascent
- Front was moving as predicted
- Anticipated bother arose between fellow and wife
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The straight part
We know that "Predicted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case predicted = foresaw.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does FORESAW mean?
FORESAW verb- To be able to see beforehand: to anticipate; predict.
- To provide.