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Mainframe

Yes, mainframe is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does mainframe mean?

noun

  1. a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
  2. (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for mainframe

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of mainframe

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MAINFRAME.

Words you can make from mainframe

Unscramble MAINFRAME for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is mainframe a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Mainframe is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is mainframe worth in Scrabble?

Mainframe is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does mainframe mean?

Mainframe means: a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room.