Forward thinker? Crossword Clue

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Forward thinker? Crossword Answer

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ORACLE

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(noun)
1. an authoritative person who divines the future
2. a person with unusual powers of foresight

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

THINKER (noun)
1. an important intellectual
2. someone who exercises the mind (usually in an effort to reach a decision)
FORWARD (adverb)
1. forward in time or order or degree
2. near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane
FORWARD (verb)
1. send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
FORWARD (adjective)
1. moving forward
2. at or near or directed toward the front
FORWARD (noun)
1. a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team
2. the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ORACLE
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
REES

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