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Dizzying sensation; disordered condition where surroundings whirl about (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Dizzying sensation; disordered condition where surroundings whirl about (noun)”? The solution is VERTIGO, a 7-letter word built on the root VERT (“turn”). It appeared in the September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
VERTIGO
VERT***VERTmeans “turn”
In a sentence
Andy experiences VERTIGO and is unsure of his balance due to an inner-ear problem.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Dizzying sensation; disordered condition where surroundings whirl about (noun)” has the answer VERTIGO (7 letters), built on the root VERT, which means “turn”. Browse the full September 15, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.