This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026 (27 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 7 squares
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C _ _ _ _ _ E
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CALORIE as a word: (nutrition) A non-SI unit of energy, equivalent to 4.184 kilojoules, that can raise the temperature of a kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. This is the...; (physical chemistry, physics) A non-SI unit of energy, equivalent to 4.184 joules, that can raise the temperature of a gram of water by one degree Celsius. T....
CALORIE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 28, 2026.
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