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NYT Daily ? September 18, 2025

Takes turns

Answer:

ROTATES

Hint:

Like a wheel or a planet, this action describes moving in a circular path around a central point.

Explanation:

"Takes turns" hints at something moving in a circular or repeating pattern, which is exactly what "rotates" means. The wordplay is straightforward—rotating is how objects like wheels or shifts take turns in sequence. It’s a direct definition without hidden tricks, just matching the idea of alternating positions to the action of rotation."

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