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A process of breaking up or separating into parts; termination of an partnership or corporation (noun)

Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A process of breaking up or separating into parts; termination of an partnership or corporation (noun)”? The solution is DISSOLUTION, a 11-letter word built on the root SOLUT (“loosen”). It appeared in the September 11, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
DISSOLUTION
***SOLUT***SOLUTmeans “loosen”

In a sentence

After the DISSOLUTION of the company where he works, Mr. Cohen has to find a new job.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “A process of breaking up or separating into parts; termination of an partnership or corporation (noun)” has the answer DISSOLUTION (11 letters), built on the root SOLUT, which means “loosen”. Browse the full September 11, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.