Pronounceable Word Or Name Formed From Initial Letters Of Others Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ACRONYM which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ACRONYM

Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	39%	9		A word formed by combining the initial letters of a multipart name
3	39%	13		Having an easily recognizable or pronounceable name

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ACRONYM" which means:

noun

• A word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name and pronounced as one word

verb

• To form into an acronym.

An example sentence would be:

• "Nasa is an acronym for national aeronautics and space administration."
• "The word 'scuba' is actually an acronym for 'self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.'"

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Speedy19 Jul 2020	Across 22
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