Takes a Hike is an idiom that means to leave or depart. The crossword solutions for this term are TREKS (5 letters), TRAMPS (6 letters), and VAMOOSES (8 letters). TREKS means to travel on foot, usually over a long distance or through difficult terrain. TRAMPS means to walk or travel on foot, often with no particular destination in mind. VAMOOSES means to leave quickly and suddenly. All three words can be used to describe the act of leaving or departing.