Contacted on Twitter or Instagram, informally

The answer to the crossword question “Contacted on Twitter or Instagram, informally” is “DMED”, which is short for “direct messaged”. This refers to the act of sending a private message to someone through the direct messaging feature on either Twitter or Instagram. This is a common method of communication on social media, particularly for individuals who may not want to publicly post their message or who need to communicate with someone who they are not yet connected with on the platform. By using DMs, users are able to have more private and direct conversations with their followers or other individuals they follow online.