The crossword solution for the term 'PULL AWAY' is SECEDE, which is a six-letter word. SECEDE means to formally withdraw from an organization or alliance, such as a political union or federation. It is often used in reference to states that wish to leave a country, such as when South Carolina seceded from the United States in 1860. In this context, 'pull away' can be interpreted as a metaphor for withdrawing from a larger entity.