Crossword answer · 3 letters
NET definition and meaning
net · noun; adjective; verb
NET
What does NET mean?
A mesh barrier or catching device; also an amount remaining after deductions.
What does NET mean in a crossword?
NET can be a tennis or ping-pong divider, a fisher's tool, an internet abbreviation, a take-home amount, or a verb meaning catch or earn.
Why is NET useful to learn?
Three common letters and several unrelated senses make NET exceptionally flexible short fill.
Common clue patterns
- Part of a ping-pong table
- Amount after deductions
- Catch, as a fish or profit
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
In finance, net contrasts with gross. In sports it divides a court or receives a ball. As a verb it can mean capture, obtain, or earn, while .net is an internet domain ending.