You may want to use a thesaurus to help find some of the less common words. Things like this crossword solver may help in sticky situations: Like this one!

The first letter of each word from top to bottom is:
G
A
M
B
J
J

The last letter of each word from top to bottom is:
A
E
K
K
Y
N

The words in this group (like the sample provided) all have something in common. The invaders in this group might all belong to a sorority or fraternity.

The invaders in this group might all be cross-eyed or drunk.

Group C invaders are all very patriotic.

These invaders know the length of their journey based on how it starts.

These invaders don’t really care about ‘y.’

These invaders are all organized. More specifically they’re sorted.

There are many helpful crossword solvers, try using internet resources to help you with these clues.

Try starting in one corner, like the top left and work around the numbered squares as a helpful guide.

Once the cousins have been placed, check the squares they’re placed on. Start from the top.