Possible Clues:

• See 11-Across
• Have ___ (be able to escape)
• Provide ___ (allow to escape)
• Have ___ (not be trapped)
• Provide ___ (save face)
• Have -- (not be trapped)
• Have ___ (be able to save face)
• Have ___ (avoid blame)
• Have __: be ready with an excuse
• Has __: can save face