Crossword answer · 3 letters
Pad definition and meaning
pad · noun
PAD
What does Pad mean?
Pad forms compounds such as mattress pad and memo pad.
What does PAD mean in a crossword?
PAD answers the reviewed clue “Mattress or memo follower.” The word “follower” asks for one term that forms valid phrases after both given nouns.
Why is PAD useful to learn?
PAD is useful to learn because this reviewed clue depends on shared word, exact grammar, and a 3-letter grid entry.
Common clue patterns
- Mattress or memo follower
- Find the three-letter noun that completes both compounds.
- 3-letter shared word answer confirmed by crossings
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
PAD can follow either clue word: a mattress pad adds cushioning, and a memo pad holds notes. The shared three-letter follower is the answer. Other clues may use a different sense, so solvers should confirm the grammar, source context, answer length, and crossing letters.