Ponders (5)
'ponders' is the definition.
('muse' can be a synonym of 'ponder')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for muses that I've seen before include "In Greek and Roman myth, nine goddesses of the arts" , "Ponders with goddesses of the arts" , "Contemplates" , "Nine Greek and Roman goddesses presiding over the arts" , "'Nine daughters of Zeus, inspirations for artists (5)'" .)
'ponders' is the definition.
('mull' can be a synonym of 'ponder')
This is the entire clue.
'ponders' is the definition.
(cogitating is a kind of pondering)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for cogitates that I've seen before include "Ponders" , "Muses" , "Thinks deeply" .)