The term 'Running Count' is used in many different contexts. In the context of a crossword puzzle, it can refer to two separate solutions: TALLY (5 letters) and laps (4 letters). TALLY is a noun that refers to a record of a count or measurement, usually kept with notches on a stick or marks on paper. Laps is a verb that means to go around something, such as a track or course, multiple times. Together, these two solutions can be used to describe the act of keeping a running count of something, such as the number of laps completed in a race.