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Think out the motive (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reason

This clue is a double definition.

'think' is the first definition.
(I know that reason is a more specific form of the action the think)

'the motive' is the second definition.
(reason is a kind of motive)

'out' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for reason that I've seen before include "Motive; argue" , "Purpose" , "Logic and rationality" , "Justification or motive" , "Motivation or cause" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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