The term 'TOOK OFF IN A HURRY' can be summarized by three crossword solutions: RAN (3 letters), SCATTED (7 letters), and TOREOUT (7 letters). RAN is an action verb meaning to move quickly on foot, while SCATTED and TOREOUT are both verbs that mean to leave quickly in a disorganized manner. Taken together, these words suggest that someone left a place in a hurry, running and scattering or tearing out.