Took charge of is a phrase that describes someone who has taken control of a situation or group. This can be done in a variety of ways, such as leading, steering, helming, and running. The crossword solutions for this phrase are LED (3 letters), STEERED (7 letters), HELMED (6 letters), RAN (3 letters), and BOSSED (6 letters). Each of these words describes a different way of taking charge of a situation or group. For example, leading implies guiding a group in the right direction, while steering implies guiding a group in a specific direction. Helming implies being in control of a situation, while running implies managing a situation. Finally, bossing implies having authority over a situation or group.