Doesn't just wonder (4)

I believe the answer is:

asks

(Other definitions for asks that I've seen before include "Solicits" , "Requests information about" , "Inquiries" , "Puts a question" , "Poses a question" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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