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Communicated in a weird way (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wired

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'communicated' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with communicating as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'a weird way' is the wordplay.
'weird' can be anagrammed to 'WIRED'.
However, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

'in' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for wired that I've seen before include "Equipped for electrical connection" , "set up for broadcast?" , "Sent a telegram" , "Using cables; tense, edgy" , "Connected to an electricity supply" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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