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

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 “Unit whose name derives from the Latin word for "heat"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 14, 2026, where it runs at 27 Across 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.