The term 'GOES FOR IT' can be summarized by three crossword solutions: STRIVES (7 letters), TRIES (5 letters), and DECIDES TO (9 letters). These words all describe an individual taking action TO achieve a goal. TO strive is TO make a great effort TO do or achieve something, while TO try is TO make an effort TO do or accomplish something. Deciding TO take action is the final step in the process, and is often the most difficult.