Takes turns is a phrase that describes the act of sharing something or taking turns in a particular activity. The crossword solutions for this term are ROTATES (7 letters), spins (5 letters), and GYRATES (7 letters). ROTATES means to turn around a central point, spins means to rotate quickly, and GYRATES means to move in circles. All three words describe the act of taking turns in some way, as they all involve movement in a circular motion.