Device for measuring the amount of work done or energy used (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Device for measuring the amount of work done or energy used (noun)”? The solution is ERGOMETER, a 9-letter word built on the root ERG (“work”). It appeared in the September 5, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
ERGOMETER
ERG******ERGmeans “work”
In a sentence
Pam's physical therapist uses an ERGOMETER to limit activities too stressful for her.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Device for measuring the amount of work done or energy used (noun)” has the answer ERGOMETER (9 letters), built on the root ERG, which means “work”. Browse the full September 5, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.