Answer:

ruminate

Answer	Crossword Clue
RUMINATE	Ponder
RUMINATE	Ponder.
RUMINATE	Think.

RUMINATE	Mull
RUMINATE	Muse
RUMINATE	Eat like an animal?
RUMINATE	Chew over
RUMINATE	Chew the cud
RUMINATE	Brood

Crossword

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