The term 'Takes a Ride' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: REPOS (5 letters) and CARJACKS (8 letters). Repos is short for repossession, which is when a lender takes back an item that was used as collateral for a loan. Carjacking is a violent crime in which a person steals a car from its owner by force or threat of force. Both of these activities involve taking a ride, either in the form of a vehicle or other item.