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Obstruction, hindrance or impediment that interferes with action or progress (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Obstruction, hindrance or impediment that interferes with action or progress (noun)”? The solution is OBSTACLE, a 8-letter word built on the root STA (“stand”). It appeared in the October 21, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
OBSTACLE
**STA***STAmeans “stand”
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In a sentence

Greta does not anticipate a single OBSTACLE to deter her trip to San Francisco.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Obstruction, hindrance or impediment that interferes with action or progress (noun)” has the answer OBSTACLE (8 letters), built on the root STA, which means “stand”. Browse the full October 21, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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