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Great speed; quickness of motion and activity: swiftness; occurring within a short time (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Great speed; quickness of motion and activity: swiftness; occurring within a short time (noun)”? The solution is RAPIDITY, a 8-letter word built on the root RAP (“grasp, seize”). It appeared in the November 3, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
RAPIDITY
RAP*****RAPmeans “grasp, seize”
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In a sentence
Fran and George bemoan the RAPIDITY of passing time when they go on vacation.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Great speed; quickness of motion and activity: swiftness; occurring within a short time (noun)” has the answer RAPIDITY (8 letters), built on the root RAP, which means “grasp, seize”. Browse the full November 3, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.
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