The term ROTA is an acronym for 'ROTATION' and is commonly used in the context of job scheduling. The crossword solutions for this term are LIST (4 letters) and ROSTER (6 letters). A LIST is a simple collection of items, while a ROSTER is a more organized version of a LIST that typically includes additional information such as names, dates, and job descriptions. Both terms can be used to refer to a schedule of jobs or tasks that are assigned to individuals on a rotating basis.