Crossword answer

CPU

3 letters · Used for 21 different clues · 41 appearances · Last seen Eugene Sheffer, October 5, 2026

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CPU

Starts with C, ends with U · 3 letters

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About CPU in crosswords

CPU is a 3-letter answer that has appeared 41 times in our database across 21 different clues. It was most recently the answer to ““Brain” of a computer” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on October 5, 2026.

Every appearance of CPU (41)

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Oct 5, 2026

“Brain” of a computer · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Down

Sep 13, 2026

Computer's core component: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 35 Down

Sep 13, 2026

Computer's "brain," in brief · New York Times · 23 Across

Aug 25, 2026

Computer heart · Thomas Joseph · 38 Across

Jul 9, 2026

Apple core, for short · LA Times · Across

Jun 28, 2026

PC's core component: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 21 Down

Jun 2, 2026

Computer's "brain," for short · NYT Midi · 9 Down

May 27, 2026

The short form of central processing unit · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 11

May 24, 2026

Computer's "brain" (anagram of "cup"): Abbr. · Daily Themed · 20 Across

May 21, 2026

Computer processor, essentially the brain · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 19

May 20, 2026

PC core · LA Times · Across

Apr 15, 2026

PC’s brain · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across

Feb 25, 2026

Computer's "brain": Abbr. · Daily Themed · 39 Across

Jan 10, 2026

Computer's brain: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 19 Down

Jan 9, 2026

Apple core? · New York Times · 26 Across

Dec 23, 2025

“Brain” of a computer · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down

Nov 8, 2025

One skilled in logic · Newsday · Down

Jun 14, 2025

Intel asset, for short · New York Times · 43 Across

May 4, 2025

Brain of the computer: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 31 Down

Apr 28, 2025

"Brain" of the computer: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 16 Across

Mar 17, 2025

Computer's "brain": Abbr. · Newsday · Down

Mar 9, 2025

Brain of a computer: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 35 Across

Jan 8, 2025

PC's "brain" · Newsday · Down

Dec 25, 2024

Brain of a computer: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 47 Down

Nov 30, 2024

Computer's brain: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 36 Down

Oct 1, 2024

"Brain" of the computer: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 13 Across

Apr 3, 2024

Electronic mastermind?: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 30 Down

Feb 1, 2024

"Brain" of the computer: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 37 Across

Jan 18, 2024

Computer's "think tank"?: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 49 Down

Oct 19, 2023

Computer's "brain": Abbr. · Daily Themed · 49 Down

Sep 23, 2023

"Brain" of the computer: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 12 Across

May 10, 2023

"Brain" of the computer: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 49 Across

Jan 27, 2023

Brain of the computer: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 14 Down

Dec 3, 2022

PC’s brain · Eugene Sheffer · 49 Down

Nov 28, 2022

Laptop's "brain": Abbr. · Daily Themed · 32 Down

Sep 23, 2022

PC’s brain · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Down

Jul 11, 2022

Computer's brain: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 49 Down

May 12, 2022

Computer's "brain": Abbr. · Daily Themed · 19 Across

Apr 7, 2022

PC's core component: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 5 Down

Sep 23, 2021

Computer's "brain": Abbr. · Daily Themed · 39 Across

Jun 1, 2021

Computer's brain: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 38 Across

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