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Idiots consuming small bread rolls, possibly (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

twists

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'rolls possibly' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to change as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for twists that I've seen before include "Coils around something or dances vigorously" , "gets another card turned over" , "Dances as Chubby Checkers used to" , "Interweaves or gives spiral form to" , "Bends and turns out of shape" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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