Takes for a ride (6)

I believe the answer is:

drives

(Other definitions for drives that I've seen before include "Drivers kinds of urges" , "Operates a vehicle" , "'Impels, guides (6)'" , "Motors" , "Needs must when the devil ..., it's said" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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