The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FORECASTS
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What does FORECASTS mean?
FORECASTS noun- An estimation of a future condition.
- (betting) exacta
- To estimate how something will be in the future.
- To foreshadow; to suggest something in advance.
- To contrive or plan beforehand.