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Searches for tiny amounts (6)

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traces

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This could be a double definition.

'searches' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to thinking as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'tiny amounts' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for traces that I've seen before include "Finds; signs" , "Kick these over to be insubordinate or reckless" , "Just detectable amounts" , "Signs in crates" , "Tracks down or outlines" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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