Think out loud (4)

I believe the answer is:

muse

(Other definitions for muse that I've seen before include "Ponder or meditate" , "Inspiring goddess" , "Inspiration for poet etc - ponder" , "Be absorbed in thought" , "Source of inspiration; rock group" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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