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Take turns that might lead to Etna? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alternate

'take turns' is the definition.
('alternate' can be a synonym of 'take turns')

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for alternate that I've seen before include "Change from one thing to another by turns" , "Take turns" , "Change repeatedly between two" , "Change to first the one, then the other" , "Happening or following in turns, one after the other" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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