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Complete, verified answers to USA Today Rootonym — the daily root-word puzzle. Each day's clues share a common word root; this archive collects every answer, with the root and an example for each. Pick a date below to get started.

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About USA Today Rootonym

Rootonym is a daily word puzzle from USA Today built around word roots. Each puzzle gives you a set of clues whose answers all share a common root, and solving them reveals how that root powers a family of related words. It's a fun way to stretch your vocabulary in just a few minutes.

How to use this archive

Every date above links to a full answer page listing each clue and its answer. Tap a clue to open its own page, which also shows the root and an example sentence. New solutions are added automatically as each puzzle goes live.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find today's Rootonym answers?
The most recent puzzle is featured at the top of this page as the “Latest puzzle.” Tap it to see every answer for that day. New answers post automatically each day.
What is Rootonym?
Rootonym is USA Today's daily root-word puzzle. Each day's clues share a common word root, and the answers reveal a family of related words.
Are these answers official?
Answers are sourced from the published USA Today Rootonym and verified clue by clue. This is an independent fan resource and is not affiliated with USA Today.
Is the site free to use?
Yes — every answer page is completely free, with no account or subscription.