COMPUTER is an electronic device that processes information according to programmed instructions. From room-sized mainframes to pocket smartphones, computers have revolutionized every aspect of modern life.
Yes. COMPUTER is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 14 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends and 17 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | C | O | M | P | U | T | E | R | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
COMPUTER represents one of humanity's most transformative inventions—a machine that can store, retrieve, and process data at speeds far exceeding human capability. What began as mechanical calculators has evolved into devices that fit in our pockets yet possess more computing power than the systems that sent astronauts to the moon.
At its core, a computer operates on simple principles: it receives input, processes it according to stored instructions (programs), and produces output. This basic cycle, repeated billions of times per second, enables everything from word processing to artificial intelligence. The magic lies not in complexity but in the incredible speed of simple operations.
Modern computers come in countless forms: desktop workstations, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and embedded systems in everything from cars to refrigerators. Supercomputers tackle climate modeling and drug discovery, while quantum computers promise to solve problems classical computers cannot. Each type optimizes the basic computing principles for specific needs.
COMPUTER derives from the Latin "computare," meaning "to calculate, count, or sum up." This combines "com-" (together) with "putare" (to reckon or think), literally meaning "to think together" or "to reckon with."
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of COMPUTER.
Hooks: no front hooks; back COMPUTERS.
Words inside COMPUTER: 172 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: COMPUTECRUMPETCOEMPTCOMPTCRUMPCOMPCOPTERCROUPEPRECUTRECOUPRECTUMTROMPE. See all words from COMPUTER.