Living or able to live both on land and in water; military operations by ground and naval forces (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Living or able to live both on land and in water; military operations by ground and naval forces (adjective)”? The solution is AMPHIBIOUS, a 10-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
The frog and toad are examples of AMPHIBIOUS creatures that survive well in their habitat.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Living or able to live both on land and in water; military operations by ground and naval forces (adjective)” has the answer AMPHIBIOUS (10 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.