Crossword clue

“Language in which "computer" is made up of the characters for "electric" and "brain"”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
CHINESE
Letters7
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels3

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NYT Crossword
Mar 11, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Language in which "computer" is made up of the characters for "electric" and "brain"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 11, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Language in which "computer" is made up of the characters for "electric" and "brain"” clue?+

The answer is CHINESE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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