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Bridge with high supporting towers or piers for carrying a road, railroad, etc. over something (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Bridge with high supporting towers or piers for carrying a road, railroad, etc. over something (noun)”? The solution is VIADUCT, a 7-letter word built on the root VI (“way, road”). It appeared in the July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
VIADUCT
VI*****VImeans “way, road”
In a sentence
The locomotive pulled freight cars over the VIADUCT that traversed the canyon.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Bridge with high supporting towers or piers for carrying a road, railroad, etc. over something (noun)” has the answer VIADUCT (7 letters), built on the root VI, which means “way, road”. Browse the full July 1, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.