The term 'make a run for it' is an idiom that means to quickly leave a place or situation. The crossword solutions for this term are 'DASH, ' 'LAM, ' 'BOLT, ' 'FLEE, ' 'ESCAPE, ' 'SCRAM, ' and 'takeapowder.' DASH is a verb meaning to move quickly, while LAM is a verb meaning to run away quickly. BOLT is another verb meaning to run away quickly, and FLEE is a verb meaning to run away from danger or trouble. ESCAPE is a verb meaning to get away from a dangerous or unpleasant situation, and SCRAM is a verb meaning to leave quickly. Finally, takeapowder is an idiom meaning to leave quickly.