Turn on a single foot (5)

I believe the answer is:

pivot

(Other definitions for pivot that I've seen before include "Central turning point" , "Turn around a centre" , "Central shaft" , "Axis" , "Key figure" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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