Makes forecast before wise guys (8)
I believe the answer is:
presages
'makes forecast' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I can't understand how they can define each other.
'before wise guys' is the wordplay.
'before' becomes 'pre' (prefix meaning 'before').
'wise guys' becomes 'sages' (I've seen this in another clue).
'pre'+'sages'='PRESAGES'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for presages that I've seen before include "Forecasts" , "Foreshadows, is advance sign of" , "Foreshadows in press age" , "Augurs, bodes" .)