Insolvent; unable to satisfy just claims (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Insolvent; unable to satisfy just claims (adjective)”? The solution is BANKRUPT, a 8-letter word built on the root RUPT (“break, burst”). It appeared in the August 20, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
BANKRUPT
****RUPTRUPTmeans “break, burst”
In a sentence
A BANKRUPT man now faces serious consequences for his imprudent financial decisions.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Insolvent; unable to satisfy just claims (adjective)” has the answer BANKRUPT (8 letters), built on the root RUPT, which means “break, burst”. Browse the full August 20, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.