A microwave might use one when running
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026
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A microwave might use one when running (8)
Answer
The answer to A microwave might use one when running is Kilowatt (8 letters).
Why does Kilowatt fit this clue?
This clue uses a direct definition approach where 'A microwave might use one when running' points to KILOWATT, a unit of electrical power. A kilowatt equals 1,000 watts and measures the rate at which electrical energy is consumed or produced. Microwave ovens typically draw between 700 to 1,200 watts of power during operation, which falls within the kilowatt range. The phrase 'when running' specifies that we're talking about active power consumption rather than standby mode, making kilowatt the precise unit that describes a microwave's electrical demand during cooking.
What does A microwave might use one when running mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
microwave
noun
•kitchen appliance that heats food using electromagnetic radiation
running
verb
•operating or functioning
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 6-across in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026, by Katie Hoody, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Kilowatt mean?
noun
•One thousand (103) watts.
Origin of the word Kilowatt
•origin: Greek 'khilioi' (thousand) + Scottish inventor James Watt
•period: late 19th century
The term was coined around 1882 when the electrical unit 'watt' was named after James Watt to honor his improvements to the steam engine, combined with the Greek prefix 'kilo-' meaning thousand.
How to use Kilowatt in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Kilowatt.
•“The microwave uses about 1.2 kilowatts of power when heating food.”
•“Our solar panels can generate up to 5 kilowatts of electricity on a sunny day.”
•“The electric heater consumes 2 kilowatts per hour, which will increase our monthly utility bill.”
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