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Take cover (6)

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insure

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This clue could be a double definition.

'take' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to thinking as well as being verbs in their base form.
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'cover' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for insure that I've seen before include "Guarantee against loss" , "Guarantee; make secure" , "Protect value through contract" , "Arrange for payment in the event of loss" , "Take out a policy" .)

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