An earnest desire for some achievement or distinction (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “An earnest desire for some achievement or distinction (noun)”? The solution is AMBITION, a 8-letter word built on the root IT (“go, way, journey”). It appeared in the August 7, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
AMBITION
***IT***ITmeans “go, way, journey”
In a sentence
Sandy, an employee with enormous AMBITION, fulfilled her dream to become an executive.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “An earnest desire for some achievement or distinction (noun)” has the answer AMBITION (8 letters), built on the root IT, which means “go, way, journey”. Browse the full August 7, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.