Stumped by ‘Goes (for)’? Find the Answer Here!

As a seasoned detective, I approached the crossword clue “Goes (for)” with a keen eye for context and wordplay. My first thought was to consider the various meanings of the word “goes,” including literal movement, progress, and decision-making. I also noticed the use of parentheses, indicating that the clue may have an alternate way of phrasing.

With these clues in mind, I turned my attention to the potential ways in which “goes” and “for” could be combined. One possibility was “opt for,” which would fit both the meaning of making a decision and the phrasing of the clue. However, this did not match the six letters available for the answer.

As I continued to mull over the possibilities, I landed on another meaning of “goes” that could work: “opts.” This would fit both the phrasing of “goes (for)” and the available letters for the answer. I tested this out by considering the various ways in which “opts” could be used in a sentence, including “She opts for the salad instead of the pizza” or “He opts to take the day off from work.”

With confidence in my solution, I penned in “OPTS” for the crossword answer, feeling satisfied that I had used both logical deduction and creative thinking to get to the solution.