Crossword Genius

Guide leaving town — he knows what's coming (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

seer

'he knows what's coming' is the definition.
(someone who can see the future)

'guide leaving town' is the wordplay.
'guide' becomes 'steer' (synonyms).
'leaving' is a deletion indicator.
'town' becomes 't' (abbreviation for town).
'steer' with 't' taken out is 'SEER'.

(Other definitions for seer that I've seen before include "One having visions of the future" , "Prophet, one who has visions" , "Prophet or visionary" , "Fortune-teller" , "One who knows the future" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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