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Restoration to good or like-new condition by either repair or remodel (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Restoration to good or like-new condition by either repair or remodel (noun)”? The solution is RENOVATION, a 10-letter word built on the root NOV (“new”). It appeared in the November 5, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
RENOVATION
**NOV*****NOVmeans “new”
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In a sentence

The contractor made a RENOVATION to the farmhouse and improved the interior and exterior.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Restoration to good or like-new condition by either repair or remodel (noun)” has the answer RENOVATION (10 letters), built on the root NOV, which means “new”. Browse the full November 5, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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A new convert to a belief, religion, etc.; a beginner or a novice; a newcomer (noun) Something new, unique or unusual; small manufactured article intended to amuse (noun) To do or introduce something for the first time; to make changes in (verb)
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