The crossword solution for the term FLEES THE SCENE is BAILS, which is a five-letter word. Bails is a verb that means to leave quickly or suddenly, often in order to avoid a difficult situation or danger. It is often used in the phrase 'bail out, ' which means to leave a situation quickly and unexpectedly. In this context, it can be used to describe someone who flees the scene of a crime or other incident.