What is the term for words containing letters that stand for other words?

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What is the term for words containing letters that stand for other words?

I think it begins with an A, but i forgot what they're called. For example, UFO stands for unidentified flying object. other words include NASA, PTA, SAT, and many more...

2007-02-26 02:25:17 · 6 answers · asked by !!! 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Acronym.

2007-02-26 02:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by Lyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Acronyms

2007-02-26 02:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Acronym

2007-02-26 02:36:12 · answer #3 · answered by Meg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Acronym. The military is full of them.

2007-02-26 02:29:27 · answer #4 · answered by ravin_lunatic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

acronyms

2007-02-26 02:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by Jon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A.C.R.O.N.Y.M.

Another
Crazy
Routine
Of
Numbing
Your
Mind

2007-02-26 02:33:08 · answer #6 · answered by joemammysbigguns 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋