Doesn't just assume (4)

I believe the answer is:

asks

'doesn't just assume' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for asks that I've seen before include "Poses a question" , "Begs" , "Demands (something of someone)" , "Solicits" , "Enquires; requests" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal, the USA Today, the LA Times and The New York Times.

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