The term 'run through' can be interpreted in many ways, and the crossword solutions provided reflect this. PIERCE (6 letters) is an action of making a hole or opening in something, LEAF (4 letters) is a part of a plant, EXHAUST (7 letters) is to USE up all of one's energy or resources, STAB (4 letters) is to thrust a sharp object into something, USE (3 letters) is to employ something for a purpose, GORE (4 letters) is to PIERCE with a sharp object, READ (4 letters) is to look at and understand written words, TEST (4 letters) is to try something to see if it works, SPEND (5 letters) is to USE money or time, TRIAL (5 letters) is a TEST or examination, Useup (5 letters) is to consume something completely, IMPALE (6 letters) is to PIERCE with a sharp object, SKEWER (6 letters) is to PIERCE with a pointed object, Dipinto (7 letters) is to paint or dye something, IMPALED (7 letters) is to PIERCE with a sharp object, PIERCED (7 letters) is to make a hole or opening in something, REHEARSE (8 letters) is to practice something, TRANSFIX (8 letters) is to hold someone in place, PENETRATE (9 letters) is to enter or pass through something, and Gambleaway (10 letters) is to risk losing something. All of these words can be used to describe the action of running through something, whether it be a physical object, a task, or a concept.