Buffer
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Something that reduces shock or protects against impact. In computing, a temporary storage area for data.
“The buffer zone prevented conflicts between the two areas.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbʌfə(r)/
Syllables
buff·er
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Double F pattern with common vowels U and E.
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Worth 14 points, good use of double F.
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