Even if a learner pondered, not reaching conclusion (8)
I believe the answer is:
although
'even' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for although that I've seen before include "Hugo, halt! (anag)" , "However, but" , "Despite the fact that (8)" , "Whilst" , "Apart from the fact that" .)
