The term 'made a call' can be expressed in several ways. The 6-letter solution is 'PHONED, ' which means to make a call using a telephone. The 4-letter solution is 'rang, ' which is another way of saying to make a call, usually with a bell or doorbell. The 6-letter solution 'yelled' implies making a call with one's voice, usually in a loud manner. The 5-letter solution 'OPTED' means to make a choice, so in this context it could mean to choose to make a call. Finally, the 5-letter solution 'ruled' implies making a decision, so in this context it could mean to decide to make a call.