Firewire
8 lettersnounrareUpdated February 2026
Definition
A high-speed serial bus interface standard (IEEE 1394) used for connecting digital devices such as cameras and external hard drives to computers. It was developed by Apple and became popular for professional video editing equipment.
“The videographer connected his digital camera to the computer using a FireWire cable for faster data transfer.”
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IEEE 1394i.Link
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Contains common letters F, I, R, E with W in the middle - look for the wire pattern
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Worth 15 points; compound word combining 'fire' and 'wire' for strategic placement
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