Searched for a resting-place (6)
I believe the answer is:
probed
'searched' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'for a resting-place' is the wordplay.
'for' becomes 'pro' (as in being 'pro' something).
'a resting place' becomes 'bed' (where you can sleep or rest).
'pro'+'bed'='PROBED'
(Other definitions for probed that I've seen before include "Physically examined" , "Investigating closely" , "Questioned or examined thoroughly and closely" , "Searched" , "Investigated closely as dentist does a tooth" .)