Cryptic crossword clue
Prior calculations of stars orbiting around Earth by the 100 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FORECASTS

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The straight part
We know that "Prior calculations" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prior calculations = forecasts.
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What does FORECASTS mean?

FORECASTS noun
  1. An estimation of a future condition.
  2. (betting) exacta
FORECASTS verb
  1. To estimate how something will be in the future.
  2. To foreshadow; to suggest something in advance.
  3. To contrive or plan beforehand.

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