The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FORETASTE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result FORETASTE
- Early indication favouring redistribution of estate
- What's in store for English society in gallery
- Strong point about Spielberg film for instance in trailer?
- Stuff coming up in strong suggestion of the future
- Anticipation of cheers in woods with sweetheart
- A sample of what could be in store, fate possibly
- Sample speciality — about to indulge to the full when served up
- Anticipation of what might be set for tea
- Anticipation of a setter confounded
- Gift that’s about to fill up trailer?
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The straight part
We know that "Sample" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sample = foretaste.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 FORETASTE mean?
FORETASTE noun- A taste beforehand.
- A sample taken in anticipation; an experience undergone in advance.
- To taste beforehand.
- To taste before possession; have previous experience of; enjoy by anticipation.
- To taste before another.