Crossword answer · 5 letters
Atted definition and meaning
AT-id · informal past-tense verb
ATTED
What does Atted mean?
Atted means addressed or mentioned someone using an @ name or handle in an online message.
What does ATTED mean in a crossword?
ATTED answers the reviewed clue “Directly called out in a post, using an “@”.” The @ symbol supplies the spoken base word, while called sets the past tense.
Why is ATTED useful to learn?
The written @ sign is read as at, which can become a verb in informal internet language. A past-tense clue adds an ending to that verb.
Common clue patterns
- Mentioned with an @ handle
- Addressed directly online, informally
- Tagged by username
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
ATTED is not a formal replacement for every use of contacted. It specifically suggests an @ mention; punctuation-based and spelled-out forms may differ in a grid.