Crossword Genius

A thoughtful comic (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amusing

'comic' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'a thoughtful' is the wordplay.
'thoughtful' becomes 'musing' (similar in meaning).
'a'+'musing'='AMUSING'

(Other definitions for amusing that I've seen before include "Comical" , "Droll" , "Entertaining, diverting" , "Humorous" , "Providing entertainment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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