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First suggestion of downfall, perhaps — and Prior goes wild (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

raindrop

'first suggestion of downfall' is the definition.
(first drop of rain)

'and prior goes wild' is the wordplay.
'goes wild' indicates an anagram.
'and'+'prior'='andprior'
'andprior' is an anagram of 'RAINDROP'.

'perhaps' is the link.

(Other definitions for raindrop that I've seen before include "Bit of a shower?" , "Rapid Ron (anag.)" , "Having a bit of a fall" , "Globule of precipitated moisture" , "Spot of precipitation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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