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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CPU Computer's "brain" (3) Wall Street Journal Jun 25, 2024
98% OPERATINGSYSTEM Computer's "brain" (15)
74% STEM Brain __ (4) LA Times Daily Dec 11, 2025
67% PINEAL Gland in the brain (6) The Times Concise Nov 27, 2025
67% GREY ___ matter, the brain (4) Puzzler Backwords Nov 20, 2025
67% BRAWN Brains vs. ___ (5) Universal Nov 14, 2025
64% ICEE Brain-freezing brand (4) Wall Street Journal Nov 26, 2025
64% NEURAL Like brain activity (6) LA Times Daily Nov 19, 2025
64% PEA Word with brain … or body? (3) New York Times Nov 13, 2025
64% PIA ___ mater (brain membrane) (3) Wall Street Journal Nov 4, 2025

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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!