The crossword solutions for the term 'Go to ___ (deteriorate)' are SEED and POT. SEED is a four letter word that refers to a small, hard object that is produced by a plant and is capable of growing into a new plant. POT is a three letter word that refers to a container used for cooking or storing food, usually made of clay or metal. Together, these two words suggest that if something is going to deteriorate, it should be planted in a POT.