The term 'dash off' is a phrase that means to quickly WRITE or JOT something down. The crossword solutions for this term include HIE (3 letters), WRITE (5 letters), JOT (3 letters), BOLT (4 letters), MAKE (4 letters), MAKEUP (6 letters), and IMPROVISE (9 letters). HIE means to move quickly, WRITE is the act of forming letters, symbols, or words on a surface, JOT is a quick note or sketch, BOLT is to move quickly, MAKE is to create or produce something, MAKEUP is the cosmetics used to enhance one's appearance, and IMPROVISE is to MAKE up or invent something on the spot.