Petted

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of pet, meaning to have stroked or caressed an animal or person affectionately.

“The children petted the lambs at the farm open day.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

pet·ted

Related Words

Synonyms

strokedcaressedfondled patted

Antonyms

ignoredneglected

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double T in the middle, ends in -ED, contains vowels E and E

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Scrabble

Double T uses tile supply, moderate score, -ED form is reliable for board placement

Words Related to Petted

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “petted” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

betted fetted jetted letted netted patted pelted petter pitted potted putted retted vetted wetted

Words you can make from Petted

Shorter words formed from the letters in “petted”.

dette deep depe dept peed pete teed

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