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Computer's "brain" Crossword Clue
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:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CPU Computer's "brain" | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 25, 2024 |
| 98% | OPERATINGSYSTEM Computer's "brain" | (15) | ||
| 87% | CPUS "Brains" of computers: Abbr. | (4) | ||
| 76% | GREYMATTER Brains | (10) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 73% | CHINESE Language in which "computer" is made up of the characters for "electric" and "brain" | (7) | New York Times | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 73% | NOODLE Brain, slangily | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 73% | CRANIUM Brain protector | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 69% | BLANKED Had a brain fart | (7) | New York Times | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 69% | IDEAMAN Guy in a brain trust | (7) | Premier Sunday | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 69% | CORTEX Cerebral ___ (part of the brain) | (6) | New York Times Mini | Feb 7, 2026 |
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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!