Calls on grand American turning in a circle (5,2)
I believe the answer is:
looks up
'calls' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with communicating as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'grand american turning in a circle' is the wordplay.
'grand' becomes 'k' (both can mean a thousand pounds or dollars).
'american' becomes 'US' (United States).
'turning' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'in' is an insertion indicator.
'a circle' becomes 'loop' (I've seen this before).
'us' written backwards gives 'su'.
'k'+'su'='ksu'
'ksu' going within 'loop' is 'LOOKS UP'.
'on' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for looks up that I've seen is " Seeks in reference book - takes eyes off book".)