Answer: approaches

AnswerCrossword Clue
APPROACHESMeans of access.
APPROACHESCowboy, e.g., captured by Indians comes closer (10)
APPROACHESNears
approachesStart to deal with (something) in a certain way
approaches(of a future time) Come nearer
approachesBring nearer
approachesCome near or nearer to (a future time or event)
approaches(of an aircraft) Descend toward and prepare to land on (an airfield, runway, etc.)
approachesCome near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance
approachesAPPROACH, to come near to
approachesSpeak to (someone) for the first time about something, typically with a proposal or request
approachesCome close to (a number, level, or standard) in quality or quantity