The term 'WENT SWIFTLY' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: SPED (4 letters), HARED (5 letters), and TORE (4 letters). SPED is an informal verb meaning to move quickly, while HARED is a more formal version of the same verb. TORE is another verb meaning to move quickly, but with more force or urgency. All three words describe the same action of moving quickly, and together they form the phrase 'WENT SWIFTLY'.