“___ ahead” (redundant advice)

The crossword question is looking for a three-letter word that completes the phrase “___ ahead” and means “redundant advice“. The answer to this is “PLAN“. This is because the phrase “plan ahead” is a common phrase used to advise someone to prepare for the future or be proactive. Therefore, the inclusion of the word “ahead” is considered redundant, making “plan” the perfect answer to this crossword question.