Patted
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of pat, meaning to have touched or tapped someone or something gently and affectionately, especially under the chin.
“She patted the dog on the head as it settled beside her chair.”
Pronunciation
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pat·ted
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Contains double T in the middle and ends in ED, a straightforward pattern worth guessing early in a round
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points with common tiles, reliable for clearing T and D from your rack
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