What does the cryptic crossword clue "As an alternative, what satire is doing the rounds? (8)" mean?

The definition is "doing the rounds?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OR (synonym="an alternative") + BITING (synonym="what satire is") = ORBITING; definition: "doing the rounds?" The answer is ORBITING.

As an alternative, what satire is doing the rounds? (8)

Times Cryptic #28661 | 9 Across | 2023-07-21 flower

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