The term 'get ahold of' is a phrase that means to CONTACT or REACH someone. This phrase can be broken down into four crossword solutions: CONTACT (7 letters), SNAG (4 letters), CALL (4 letters), and REACH (5 letters). CONTACT is the most direct way to get ahold of someone, while SNAG implies that one must take hold of something in order to obtain it. CALL is a more casual way of getting in touch with someone, while REACH implies that one must make an effort to get ahold of someone.