Go, to the Dogs' is an idiom that means to decline or deteriorate. The crossword solutions for this term are MUSH (4 letters), ROT (3 letters), and HITSTHESKIDS (12 letters). MUSH is a type of food made from boiled grains, usually oats, and is often used as a metaphor for something that is soft or mushy. ROT is a verb meaning to decay or decompose, and can be used to describe something that is deteriorating. HITSTHESKIDS is an anagram of 'the kids shot, ' which is a phrase that implies a decline in quality or value.