Homer work

Latest answer — September 04, 2026

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Clue explained

The Iliad is the epic poem traditionally attributed to Homer, centered on the Trojan War.

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An illustration representing Homer’s epic poem The Iliad and its Trojan War setting

Thomas Joseph Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Really feels the heat
  2. 6Au naturel
  3. 11Bothered
  4. 12Peace goddess
  5. 13On that spot
  6. 14Irritate
  7. 15Little spring
  8. 16Vigor
  9. 18Card spot
  10. 19Print measures
  11. 20Fork over
  12. 21Salt, to Simone
  13. 22Game dog
  14. 24Tiny
  15. 25Cannabis extract
  16. 27Pitcher Maddux
  17. 29Certify
  18. 32Workout unit
  19. 33Day pts.
  20. 34Clinic cost
  21. 35Wisdom bringer
  22. 36Court worker: Abbr.
  23. 37Curry on TV
  24. 38Personal log
  25. 40Homer work
  26. 42Game host
  27. 43Dull finish
  28. 44Watermelon waste
  29. 45Old anesthetic

Down

  1. 1Soaks
  2. 2Relaxed
  3. 3Maintains public order
  4. 4Stirrup setting
  5. 5Treeless plains
  6. 6A bit cold
  7. 7Verb for you
  8. 8Stays confident
  9. 9Feels jealous of
  10. 10To the core
  11. 17Noted aviator
  12. 23Price setting
  13. 24Follower’s suffix
  14. 26“We’ve waited long enough”
  15. 27Marks
  16. 28Ruling group
  17. 30Capitol group
  18. 31Sore
  19. 33Grant’s follower
  20. 39Cardinal
  21. 41Back muscle

The answer to “Homer work” in the Thomas Joseph crossword is ILIAD — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 4, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 40-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Homer work” answer

ILIAD (5 letters)

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What does ILIAD mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ILIAD is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a Greek hexameter epic poem in twenty-four books, traditionally ascribed to Homer, telling how Achilles killed Hector at the climax of the Trojan War

When else has “Homer work” appeared?

Thomas Joseph reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Homer work”?

The answer is ILIAD, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Homer work”?

5 letters: ILIAD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 4, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 40-Across. Earlier appearances: July 31, 2026 → ILIAD.

Can “Homer work” have a different answer?

Yes — Thomas Joseph sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Thomas Joseph answers?

The full grid for September 4, 2026 is on the Thomas Joseph answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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