USA Today Rootonym August 7, 2026 Answers
Friday puzzle · 4 root words. Tap “View Answers” on any word to reveal its solution, root, and example.
An earnest desire for some achievement or distinction (noun)View Answers
Careful to consider all options and possible consequences; watchful and cautious (adjective)View Answers
To ease or allay the intensity of; to calm or soothe; to make milder (verb)View Answers
To read and examine with care, in detail or thoroughly (verb)View Answers
About this puzzle
This page lists all 4 root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on August 7, 2026, a Friday. Each Rootonym word is built on a Latin or Greek root; tap View Answers next to any word to open its solution page, where you'll see the full answer, the root and what it means, and an example sentence.
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