Computer's "brain" Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Computer's "brain" last seen in Wall Street Journal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CPU.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CPU Computer's "brain" (3) Wall Street Journal Jun 25, 2024
98% OPERATINGSYSTEM Computer's "brain" (15)
88% CPUS "Brains" of computers: Abbr. (4)
71% LOAF Brains (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 28, 2025
71% STEM Brain __ (4) LA Times Daily Dec 11, 2025
67% MENTAL Brain-based (6) Newsday Jan 7, 2026
67% LOBES Brain sections (5) New York Times Mini Dec 23, 2025
67% MRI Brain scan (3) TV Dec 21, 2025
64% CORTEX Cerebral __ (layer of the brain) (6) Commuter Dec 30, 2025
64% EEG Brain scan letters (3)

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The "brain" of a computer is its CPU (Central Processing Unit). It's like the computer's command center, handling instructions and calculations. Understanding this helps you solve tech-related clues in crosswords!