The term 'CALLS OFF THE ROMANCE' can be summarized by three crossword solutions: ABORTS (6 letters), ENDS (4 letters), and ENDSIT (6 letters). ABORTS means to terminate something before it is completed, while ENDS means to bring something to a close. Endsit is a combination of the two words, meaning to end something abruptly. Together, these three words describe the act of calling off a romance, or ending a romantic relationship.