Proceeds to answer (6)
I believe the answer is:
return
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'proceeds' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'answer' is the second definition.
(I know that return is a type of answer)
'to' is the link.
(Other definitions for return that I've seen before include "'Come, go or bring back (6)'" , "Come back with a formal report on transactions" , "hit back?" , "Interest" , "Profit earned on money" .)