The crossword solution for the term DOVE INTO VERSE is RITA, which is a four letter word. Rita is a female given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'rita' meaning 'PEARL'. It is also a short form of Margarita, which means 'daisy flower'. In literature, Rita is a character in the play 'Educating Rita' by Willy Russell. The play follows the story of Rita, a working-class hairdresser who enrolls in an Open University course to gain an education. The play explores themes of class, gender, and education, and Rita's journey of self-discovery as she dives into the world of literature.