Cryptic crossword clue
Predicting a non-academic grade? 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word ADUMBRATING

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The straight part
We know that "Predicting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case predicting = adumbrating.
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.
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What does ADUMBRATING mean?

ADUMBRATING verb
  1. To foreshadow vaguely.
  2. To give a vague outline.
  3. To obscure or overshadow.

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