Poses a question for nerd coming out of darkness (4)

I believe the answer is:

asks

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'poses a question' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for asks that I've seen before include "Puts a query" , "Begs" , "Requests information about" , "is curious" , "Solicits" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and The Irish Times.

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