Got acquainted

MET

["**Hint:** \"Came face-to-face with someone for the first time.\"\n\nThis hint guides the solver toward the idea of an initial encounter without directly repeating \"got acquainted\" or giving away \"met.\" It keeps the focus on the action of meeting while making it slightly easier to connect the dots."]

**Explanation:** The clue *"Got acquainted"* is a straightforward definition leading to the answer *"MET."* - **Definition:** "Got acquainted" means to have come into contact or become familiar with someone or something, which is precisely what the word *"met"* means in this context. - **Wordplay:** There is no complex wordplay or pun here—it’s a simple, direct definition clue where the answer is a synonym for the clue. This type of clue is common in crosswords, especially in easier puzzles, where the answer is a direct synonym of the clue.