Cryptic crossword clue
Bit of work with gem slurred 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word JOULE

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The straight part
We know that "Bit of work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bit of work = joule.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does JOULE mean?

JOULE noun
  1. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Also equal to the energy of one watt of power for a duration of one second. Symbol: J

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