Considered engaged, briefly (5)
I believe the answer is:
mused
This clue could be a double definition.
'considered' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to thinking as well as being past participle verbs.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'engaged briefly' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to thinking as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for mused that I've seen before include "Closer" , "'Meditated, mulled (5)'" , "Fuddled" , "Contemplated" , "Thought (to oneself)" .)