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Recurring each day; of or belonging to the daytime; having a daily cycle (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Recurring each day; of or belonging to the daytime; having a daily cycle (adjective)”? The solution is DIURNAL, a 7-letter word built on the root DI (“day”). It appeared in the August 3, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
DIURNAL
DI*****DImeans “day”
In a sentence
During DIURNAL hours, Maria and Pete spend as much time as possible playing outside.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Recurring each day; of or belonging to the daytime; having a daily cycle (adjective)” has the answer DIURNAL (7 letters), built on the root DI, which means “day”. Browse the full August 3, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.