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Updated June 2026
The physical components of a computer system or electronic device, or tools, machinery, and equipment used in construction and home improvement. Tangible equipment as opposed to software.
“The computer shop sells hardware components including processors, memory, and graphics cards.”
/ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/
hard·ware
Contains HARD + WARE compound with double A - tech-related term
Worth 15 points; compound word useful for connecting plays
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