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Being in a state of commotion, agitation or unrest; violent; disturbed (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Being in a state of commotion, agitation or unrest; violent; disturbed (adjective)”? The solution is TURBULENT, a 9-letter word built on the root TURB (“disturb, drive, throw in disorder”). It appeared in the July 31, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
TURBULENT
TURB*****TURBmeans “disturb, drive, throw in disorder”
In a sentence
The Coast Guard warns boaters against TURBULENT waves by posting red flags.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Being in a state of commotion, agitation or unrest; violent; disturbed (adjective)” has the answer TURBULENT (9 letters), built on the root TURB, which means “disturb, drive, throw in disorder”. Browse the full July 31, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.