Crossword Genius

Consider carefully being cautious (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deliberate

I believe this is a double definition.

'consider carefully' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

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

'being' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for deliberate that I've seen before include "Consider - intentional" , "Intentional; think carefully" , "Meant" , "Planned" , "Intended" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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