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Assistant cycling in thought (4)

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idea

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'thought' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for idea that I've seen before include "Mental impression" , "Theory" , "Intention" , "Brainwave" , "It comes to mind" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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