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Home/USA Today Rootonym/Person or animal that moves from one country, place or locality to another; a periodic passing (noun)

Person or animal that moves from one country, place or locality to another; a periodic passing (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Person or animal that moves from one country, place or locality to another; a periodic passing (noun)”? The solution is MIGRANT, a 7-letter word built on the root MIGR (“wander”). It appeared in the September 18, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
MIGRANT
MIGR***MIGRmeans “wander”
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In a sentence

Carlota is aware that a MIGRANT often travels great distances to seek work.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Person or animal that moves from one country, place or locality to another; a periodic passing (noun)” has the answer MIGRANT (7 letters), built on the root MIGR, which means “wander”. Browse the full September 18, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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