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A unit expressing the energy-producing value in food (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A unit expressing the energy-producing value in food (noun)”? The solution is CALORIE, a 7-letter word built on the root CALOR (“heat”). It appeared in the November 15, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
CALORIE
CALOR**CALORmeans “heat”
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In a sentence

Karen counts every CALORIE because she is determined to lose 10 pounds.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “A unit expressing the energy-producing value in food (noun)” has the answer CALORIE (7 letters), built on the root CALOR, which means “heat”. Browse the full November 15, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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