Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Take a powder.
3 letter answer(s) to take a powder
LAM
a rapid escape (as by criminals); "the thieves made a clean getaway"; "after the expose he had to take it on the lam"
give a thrashing to; beat hard
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"
RUN
have a particular form; "the story or argument runs as follows"; "as the saying goes..."
the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; "he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit"
pass over, across, or through; "He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers"
cause an animal to move fast; "run the dogs"
change or be different within limits; "Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion"; "Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent"; "The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals"; "My students range from very bright to dull"
a regular trip; "the ship made its run in record time"
perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in
5 letter answer(s) to take a powder
LEAVE
put into the care or protection of someone; "He left the decision to his deputy"; "leave your child the nurse's care"
remove oneself from an association with or participation in; "She wants to leave"; "The teenager left home"; "She left her position with the Red Cross"; "He left the Senate after two terms"; "after 20 years with the same company, she pulled up stakes"
have as a result or residue; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"
act or be so as to become in a specified state; "The inflation left them penniless"; "The president's remarks left us speechless"
have left or have as a remainder; "That left the four of us"; "19 minus 8 leaves 11"
leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking; "leave it as is"; "leave the young fawn alone"; "leave the flowers that you see in the park behind"
be survived by after one's death; "He left six children"; "At her death, she lef
SCRAM
leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form; "Scram!"
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