Ethernet

8 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A system for connecting computers within a local area network using cables. The most widely used wired networking technology.

“The office network uses ethernet cables for faster and more reliable connectivity.”

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Synonyms

networkLANconnection protocol

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Wordle

Eight letters with three E's; contains TH digraph and -NET pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; the H provides good scoring with common letters

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