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A thing, quantity or part required to make something full or complete (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A thing, quantity or part required to make something full or complete (noun)”? The solution is COMPLEMENT, a 10-letter word built on the root PLE (“fill”). It appeared in the September 5, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
COMPLEMENT
***PLE****PLEmeans “fill”
In a sentence
Ellen likes hot chocolate topped with whipped cream as a COMPLEMENT to any meal.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “A thing, quantity or part required to make something full or complete (noun)” has the answer COMPLEMENT (10 letters), built on the root PLE, which means “fill”. Browse the full September 5, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.