Crossword clue

“Unit initially conceived as the amount of land that can be plowed in a day”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ACRE

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Unit initially conceived as the amount of land that can be plowed in a day” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 11, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Unit initially conceived as the amount of land that can be plowed in a day” clue?+

The answer is ACRE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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