Took to the skies is a phrase that describes the act of flying or taking off in an aircraft. The term can be broken down into four crossword solutions: FLEW (4 letters), AVIATED (7 letters), SOARED (6 letters), and Liftedoff (9 letters). FLEW is the most basic form of the phrase, meaning to move through the air with wings. AVIATED is a more technical term, referring to the operation of an aircraft. SOARED is a more poetic term, describing the graceful movement of a bird in flight. Finally, Liftedoff is a phrase used to describe the act of taking off in an aircraft.