Refreshment of strength and spirits after toil; diversion (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Refreshment of strength and spirits after toil; diversion (noun)”? The solution is RECREATION, a 10-letter word built on the root CREA (“make, create”). It appeared in the June 16, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
RECREATION
**CREA****CREAmeans “make, create”
In a sentence
Paul's favorite RECREATION includes relaxing in his hammock and reading a good book.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Refreshment of strength and spirits after toil; diversion (noun)” has the answer RECREATION (10 letters), built on the root CREA, which means “make, create”. Browse the full June 16, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.