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Capable of causing laughter; able or inclined to laugh; amusing; ludicrous (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Capable of causing laughter; able or inclined to laugh; amusing; ludicrous (adjective)”? The solution is RISIBLE, a 7-letter word built on the root RIS (“laugh”). It appeared in the July 16, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
RISIBLE
RIS****RISmeans “laugh”
In a sentence
The antics of the RISIBLE clown were so funny that the audience applauded wildly.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Capable of causing laughter; able or inclined to laugh; amusing; ludicrous (adjective)” has the answer RISIBLE (7 letters), built on the root RIS, which means “laugh”. Browse the full July 16, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.