“___ counter” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••••CALORIE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CALORIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ counter”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 28, 2026, where it runs at 36 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 28, 2026 grid36ASymbols used to group blocks of computer code11 ltrs›37AWas on the sidelines5 ltrs›42ANot mainstream, as some music genres3 ltrs›46AAngora fabric6 ltrs›52ADid a bedtime task7 ltrs›56AMusical sample added for excitement7 ltrs›58AEntered again7 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••CALORIE7 ltrs
•••BAR3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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