Ponders is a term used to describe the act of deep thought and contemplation. COGITATES, which has nine letters, is another word for ponders and means to think deeply about something. Thinks, with six letters, is a synonym for ponders and implies that one is considering something carefully. MUSES, with five letters, is another word for ponders and suggests that one is reflecting on something. Mulls, also with five letters, is another word for ponders and implies that one is pondering something. PORES, with five letters, is another word for ponders and suggests that one is studying something intently. Weighs, with six letters, is another word for ponders and implies that one is carefully considering something. Templates, with nine letters, is another word for ponders and suggests that one is forming an opinion or idea. Finally, turnover, with nine letters, is another word for ponders and implies that one is examining something from all angles.