The term 'put to flight' is a phrase that means to cause someone or something to flee or run away. The crossword solutions for this term are ROUT (4 letters), ROUTED (6 letters), and DEFEATED (8 letters). ROUT is a verb meaning to force or drive out, while ROUTED is the past tense of the verb. DEFEATED is an adjective meaning having been overcome or conquered. All three words can be used to describe the action of putting someone or something to flight.