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Advancing, changing or moving in small degrees; step-by-step; bit-by-bit (adverb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Advancing, changing or moving in small degrees; step-by-step; bit-by-bit (adverb)”? The solution is GRADUALLY, a 9-letter word built on the root GRAD (“step, go, walk, degree”). It appeared in the September 7, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
GRADUALLY
GRAD*****GRADmeans “step, go, walk, degree”
In a sentence
The soccer player practiced constantly, GRADUALLY gaining skills for a starting position.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Advancing, changing or moving in small degrees; step-by-step; bit-by-bit (adverb)” has the answer GRADUALLY (9 letters), built on the root GRAD, which means “step, go, walk, degree”. Browse the full September 7, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.