Any of four quarters where something is divided; an arc of 90 degrees; an instrument for measuring altitudes (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Any of four quarters where something is divided; an arc of 90 degrees; an instrument for measuring altitudes (noun)”? The solution is QUADRANT, a 8-letter word built on the root QUADR (“square, fourfold”). It appeared in the July 10, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
Steers in the northern QUADRANT of Buddy's ranch suffered during the severe snowstorm.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Any of four quarters where something is divided; an arc of 90 degrees; an instrument for measuring altitudes (noun)” has the answer QUADRANT (8 letters), built on the root QUADR, which means “square, fourfold”. Browse the full July 10, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.