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Considered engaged, briefly (5)

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I believe the answer is:

mused

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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.
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(Other definitions for mused that I've seen before include "Closer" , "'Meditated, mulled (5)'" , "Fuddled" , "Contemplated" , "Thought (to oneself)" .)

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