The term 'headed up' can be broken down into four words: ROSE (4 letters), LED (3 letters), CHAIRED (7 letters), and RAN (3 letters). ROSE is a noun that refers to a type of flower, and it can also be used as a verb meaning to give off a pleasant smell. LED is the past tense of the verb 'LEAD, ' which means to guide or direct. CHAIRED is the past tense of the verb 'CHAIR, ' which means to preside over a meeting or other gathering. Finally, RAN is the past tense of the verb 'RUN, ' which means to move quickly on foot. Together, these four words can be interpreted to mean that someone was in charge of something, either by guiding, directing, presiding over, or running it.