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What comprises 2% of the body's weight, but uses 20% of its energy – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “What comprises 2% of the body's weight, but uses 20% of its energy” is BRAIN (5 letters). Most recently BRAIN, in the NYT Mini on June 26, 2022.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| BRAIN | 5 | B____ |
What BRAIN means
- nounthat part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
- nounmental ability
- nounthat which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2022 | NYT Mini 5A | BRAIN |
Other clues for BRAIN
- See 6-Across
- Scarecrow's wish in "The Wizard of Oz"
- It's all in your head
- Command center for the nervous system
- "Three pounds of the most complex material we've discovered in the universe," per David Eagleman
- It makes up 2% of the body's weight, but uses 20% of its energy
- It has been called "the most complex object in the known universe"
- Here's a thought!
- It's in your head
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FAQ
What is the answer to “What comprises 2% of the body's weight, but uses 20% of its energy”?
BRAIN (5 letters). Most recently BRAIN, on June 26, 2022 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “What comprises 2% of the body's weight, but uses 20% of its energy”?
5 letters, starting with B (B____).