The term ONE TAKEN FOR A RIDE can be solved by the crossword solution HORSE, which is a five-letter word. This phrase is often used to describe a situation in which someone is tricked or taken advantage of. It is derived from the phrase 'taken for a ride, ' which was originally used to describe a situation in which a person was tricked into paying for a ride in a car that never arrived. The phrase has since been adapted to describe any situation in which someone is tricked or taken advantage of.