Capable of decaying or decomposing into harmless substances through the action of living organisms (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Capable of decaying or decomposing into harmless substances through the action of living organisms (adjective)”? The solution is BIODEGRADABLE, a 13-letter word built on the root BIO (“life”). It appeared in the October 12, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
Consumers have made efforts to use BIODEGRADABLE products to lessen waste.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Capable of decaying or decomposing into harmless substances through the action of living organisms (adjective)” has the answer BIODEGRADABLE (13 letters), built on the root BIO, which means “life”. Browse the full October 12, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.