Firmware
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Permanent software programmed into read-only memory of electronic devices that provides low-level control for the device's specific hardware. It sits between the hardware and operating system, controlling basic device functions.
“The manufacturer released a firmware update to fix the security vulnerability in the router.”
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firm·ware
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Contains common letters with W in middle position - try FIRM + WARE pattern
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Worth 16 points; compound word useful for connecting to existing words on the board
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