Crossword clue

“Unit whose name derives from the Latin word for "heat"”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
CALORIE
Letters7
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Unit whose name derives from the Latin word for "heat"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Unit whose name derives from the Latin word for "heat"” clue?+

The answer is CALORIE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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