The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word E-MAILED
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The straight part
We know that "Contacted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contacted = e-mailed.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does E-MAILED mean?
E-MAILED verb- To send an email or emails to.
- (may take two objects) To send (something) through email.
- To send, or compose and send, an email or emails.