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Attribute of someone of self-sacrificing courage, admired for bravery and daring (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Attribute of someone of self-sacrificing courage, admired for bravery and daring (noun)”? The solution is HEROISM, a 7-letter word built on the root HERO (“hero”). It appeared in the July 25, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
HEROISM
HERO***HEROmeans “hero”
In a sentence
The medic showed extraordinary HEROISM when he rescued three wounded servicemen.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Attribute of someone of self-sacrificing courage, admired for bravery and daring (noun)” has the answer HEROISM (7 letters), built on the root HERO, which means “hero”. Browse the full July 25, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.