Caught one's breath is a phrase used to describe the act of taking a moment to rest and regain energy. The crossword solutions for this term are RESTED (6 letters), GASPED (6 letters), and TOOKTEN (7 letters). Resting is the act of pausing and taking a break, while gasping is an expression of surprise or shock that is often accompanied by a deep inhalation of breath. Taking ten is a phrase used to describe the act of taking a short break or pause. All three of these words can be used to describe the act of catching one's breath.