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Unit of energy symbolized by a “J” NYT Mini crossword clue

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Name the five-letter SI energy unit that also equals a newton-meter.

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Answer

JOULE

Why this is the right reference

JOULE is the five-letter unit represented by J. The capital symbol and explicit energy context distinguish it from other scientific quantities and from the physicist's surname.

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Reference to identify

The symbol J and energy identify a specific SI unit.

Who or what the answer is

The joule is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat, with the symbol J.

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4-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for September 6, 2026.

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