A WAY OUT is a term used to describe an exit or escape route. The crossword solutions for this term are DOOR (4 letters), GATE (4 letters), and EGRESS (6 letters). A DOOR is a hinged or sliding barrier used to open and close an entrance to a room or building. A GATE is a movable barrier that can be opened and closed to control access to a space. An EGRESS is a path or way out, especially from a dangerous or enclosed place.