Processor
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A device or component that processes data or materials; in computing, the central processing unit (CPU) that executes instructions. Can also refer to a machine that prepares food.
“The new computer features a faster processor for improved performance.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈprəʊˌsɛsə(r)/
Syllables
pro·ces·sor
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Wordle
Contains 'PROC' opening and '-ESSOR' ending; double 'S'
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; double 'S' allows for parallel word opportunities
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