Crossword answer · 5 letters
ROBOT definition and meaning
ROH-bot · noun
ROBOT
What does ROBOT mean?
A programmable machine capable of carrying out actions automatically or under remote control.
What does ROBOT mean in a crossword?
ROBOT may be clued through automation, mechanical workers, science fiction, or a named character such as Doctor Who's K9.
Why is ROBOT useful to learn?
The concept is familiar across technology and popular culture, giving a five-letter entry both direct and fact-based clue routes.
Common clue patterns
- Automated machine
- K9 of Doctor Who, for one
- Mechanical worker
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
Figuratively, robot can describe a person acting mechanically or without emotion. In fiction, the term may cover characters with very different levels of intelligence and autonomy.