Went after, in a way' refers to the action of pursuing something or someone. The crossword solutions for this term are 'sued, ' 'hadat, ' and 'WOOED.' 'Sued' refers to the legal action of bringing a case against someone in court. 'Hadat' is a term used in Middle Eastern diplomacy which refers to a formal meeting between two parties. Finally, 'WOOED' refers to the action of courting someone with the intention of forming a romantic relationship.