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Software

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Programs and operating systems used by computers and electronic devices, as opposed to the physical hardware. Includes applications, utilities, and system software.

“The company develops educational software for primary and secondary schools.”

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Wordle

Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains the W and -WARE ending

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; the W provides excellent scoring potential on premium squares

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