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An abnormal and strong emotional apprehension of being in enclosed or narrow spaces (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “An abnormal and strong emotional apprehension of being in enclosed or narrow spaces (noun)”? The solution is CLAUSTROPHOBIA, a 14-letter word built on the root PHOBIA (“fear”). It appeared in the September 29, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
CLAUSTROPHOBIA
********PHOBIAPHOBIAmeans “fear”
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In a sentence

Fran panicked, a sign of CLAUSTROPHOBIA, when the small elevator stopped between floors.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “An abnormal and strong emotional apprehension of being in enclosed or narrow spaces (noun)” has the answer CLAUSTROPHOBIA (14 letters), built on the root PHOBIA, which means “fear”. Browse the full September 29, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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