The term 'YOU CAN GET DOWN FROM IT' can be solved by the crossword solutions DUCK (4 letters) and GOOSE (5 letters). Ducks and geese are both waterfowl, which are birds that live in or near water. Ducks are smaller than geese and have shorter necks and wings. Geese are larger than ducks and have longer necks and wings. Both ducks and geese are able to fly, but they can also swim and walk on land. The phrase 'you can get down from it' is referring to the fact that both ducks and geese can be found on land, so you can get down from them.