The term 'Came TO A PERCH' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: ALIT (4 letters), ROOST (5 letters), ROOSTED (7 letters), and SIT (3 letters). ALIT is a verb meaning TO descend or settle, usually referring TO birds. ROOST is a noun meaning a PERCH or place where birds rest or sleep. ROOSTED is the past tense of the verb ROOST, meaning TO settle on a PERCH or rest in a particular place. Finally, SIT is a verb meaning TO rest one's weight on one's buttocks or haunches. Together, these words describe the action of a bird coming TO a PERCH TO rest.