Alright, listen up y’all. We’re gonna talk about this here “arrives at” thing, you know, like in them crossword puzzles. Folks seem to get all worked up about it, but it ain’t that hard, I tell ya. It’s just like when someone gets somewhere, ya hear?
So, what’s the big deal with “arrives at” in crosswords?
Well, see, them crossword puzzle fellas, they like to be tricky. They don’t just say “gets to” or “reaches.” Nope, they use all sorts of fancy words. But don’t you fret, we’ll figure it out together. I’ve seen folks do these crosswords for years and they always use this phrase somehow, sometimes I even catch the young ones looking in the newspapers.
- Sometimes, they might use words like REACHES. That just means someone got somewhere, like reaching for the cookie jar on the top shelf, only this time they are reaching a place not a cookie jar.
- Then there’s GETS TO. Simple as pie. Like, “He gets to the store before it closes.” See? Easy peasy.
- And sometimes, they get real fancy and use COMESTO. Sounds all highfalutin, but it means the same darn thing. It just means someone is arriving there.
Now, these words ain’t always the same length, ya know? Sometimes they need a short word, like six letters. That’s when you use GETSTO. Other times, they need a longer word, like seven letters. Then you gotta use REACHES or COMESTO. It all depends on them little boxes in the puzzle, see?
How to figure out which word to use?
Well, that’s where the other clues come in. You gotta look at the letters you already got, and see what fits. It’s like putting together a quilt, ya know? Each piece gotta fit just right.
And don’t forget, sometimes them puzzle makers, they try to be real clever. They might not just give you one word. They might give you a whole phrase, like “finally arrives at.” Then you gotta think a bit harder. Maybe the answer is something like ENDSUP. Like, “He finally ends up at the bar after a long day of work.”
I saw my grandson Billy doing them crosswords the other day, and he was all frustrated. He kept saying “arrives at” got too many answers and he doesn’t know which is right. I told him, “Slow down, boy! Look at the letters you got. Think about what makes sense.” And sure enough, he figured it out. Smart kid, that Billy, even though he needs my help on these crosswords sometimes. But you can only learn and remember these things by practicing, ain’t that right?
So, next time you see “arrives at” in a crossword puzzle, don’t panic. Just remember what we talked about. Think about the simple words, like REACHES, GETSTO, and COMESTO. Look at the letters you already have, and see what fits. And if you get stuck, just ask yourself, “How would I say someone got somewhere?” You’ll figure it out, I guarantee it. It’s just like finding the right patch for a quilt, the right word for the sentence, or the right ingredient for a good old stew. It all takes time and patience.
And don’t worry if you don’t get it right away. Even them smarty-pants puzzle makers make mistakes sometimes. The important thing is to have fun, ya hear? And if you’re still stuck, just come on over and I’ll help you out. I might not be a fancy city slicker, but I know a thing or two about words, especially these crossword puzzle words. I may not know how to arrive at some fancy location these days but I can sure help you find the answers for “arrive at”!
Some people even said that there are so many different variations, even more than forty possible answers! Now that is a whole lot of words to remember! But just remember what I just said and you should be alright.
Tags: [Crossword Clue, Arrives At, Word Puzzle, Reaches, Gets To, Comesto, Endsup, Puzzle Solving]
