Source of about 20% of the calories consumed by humanity Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RICE Source of about 20% of the calories consumed by humanity (4) New York Times Feb 3, 2016
3% BTUS They have about four calories each (4) Newsday Feb 14, 2026
3% LITE Low-calorie (4) Commuter Jan 30, 2026
3% OREO Cookie containing about 50 calories (4) New York Times Jan 28, 2026
2% TAME Make friendly to humans (4) New York Times Feb 24, 2026
2% ATE Consumed (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 23, 2026
2% DIETRC No-calorie soda renamed in 2024 (6) Wall Street Journal Feb 23, 2026
2% TENS Change for a $20 bill (4) Commuter Feb 17, 2026
2% MOOCH Human sponge (5) USA Today Feb 16, 2026
2% ROOT Source (4) Eugene Sheffer Feb 16, 2026

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