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An unrestrained expression of words or feelings; a pouring out or forth (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “An unrestrained expression of words or feelings; a pouring out or forth (noun)”? The solution is EFFUSION, a 8-letter word built on the root FUS (“pour, melt”). It appeared in the June 20, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
EFFUSION
**FUS***FUSmeans “pour, melt”
In a sentence
Greta's EFFUSION was clearly evident when she earned a large commission check.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “An unrestrained expression of words or feelings; a pouring out or forth (noun)” has the answer EFFUSION (8 letters), built on the root FUS, which means “pour, melt”. Browse the full June 20, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.