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Process of physically and chemically breaking up food in the alimentary canal (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Process of physically and chemically breaking up food in the alimentary canal (noun)”? The solution is DIGESTION, a 9-letter word built on the root GEST (“carry, bring”). It appeared in the October 16, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
DIGESTION
**GEST***GESTmeans “carry, bring”
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In a sentence

Jackie never eats raw onions because they interfere with her DIGESTION and cause heartburn.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Process of physically and chemically breaking up food in the alimentary canal (noun)” has the answer DIGESTION (9 letters), built on the root GEST, which means “carry, bring”. Browse the full October 16, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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