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)
68% MIND Brain (4) Premier Sunday Aug 10, 2025
65% IDEA Brain product (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 11, 2025
65% MRI Brain scan (3) TV Oct 5, 2025
65% DESKTOP Computer (7) The Telegraph Quick Sep 29, 2025
65% LOBE Brain section (4) The Atlantic Sep 20, 2025
65% SMARTS Stings, or brains (6) Universal Sep 13, 2025
62% DURA ___ mater (brain protector) (4) New York Times Sep 19, 2025
62% ORGAN Brain or heart (5) LA Times Daily Aug 24, 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!