Makes a Getaway is a phrase used to describe when someone leaves a place quickly and secretly, usually to avoid being caught or apprehended. The crossword solutions for this phrase are LAMS (4 letters) and ESCAPES (7 letters). LAMS is an acronym for 'Leave A Mark and Split, ' which is a slang term for making a quick escape. ESCAPES is the verb form of the word escape, which means to leave a place quickly and secretly.