What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Basic unit of work" from April 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Basic unit of work”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

JOULE

Letters5

Starts withJ

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 14, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Basic unit of work” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 14, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with J and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Basic unit of work” clue?+

The answer is JOULE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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