The crossword solution for the term 'FED THE KITTY' is ANTED, which is a five-letter word. ANTED is an informal verb meaning to provide something, usually money, in order to cover a cost or expense. It is often used in the context of providing money for a shared expense, such as when someone says 'I'll anted up for the pizza'. In this case, it could be used to describe someone providing money to feed a pet, such as a cat.