Cryptic crossword clue
Considers carefully if time to abandon gym equipment 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word WEIGHS

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The straight part
We know that "Considers carefully" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case considers carefully = weighs.
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What does WEIGHS mean?

WEIGHS verb
  1. To determine the weight of an object.
  2. Often with "out", to measure a certain amount of something by its weight, e.g. for sale.
  3. To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
  4. To judge; to estimate.
  5. To consider a subject.
  6. To have a certain weight.
  7. To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.
  8. To be considered as important; to have weight in the intellectual balance.
  9. To raise an anchor free of the seabed.
  10. To weigh anchor.
  11. To bear up; to raise; to lift into the air; to swing up.
  12. To consider as worthy of notice; to regard.

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