The term 'FIRST TO ARRIVE' can be solved by four different crossword solutions: ADAM (4 letters), ELDEST (6 letters), EARLIEST (8 letters) and SOONEST (7 letters). ADAM is a biblical figure who is traditionally regarded as the FIRST human being created by God. ELDEST is an adjective meaning the oldest of a group of people or things. EARLIEST is an adjective meaning occurring at or near the beginning of a period of time. SOONEST is an adverb meaning before any other time or earlier than expected.