Swiftness of action; speed; rapid motion (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Swiftness of action; speed; rapid motion (noun)”? The solution is CELERITY, a 8-letter word built on the root CELER (“speed, swift”). It appeared in the July 10, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
CELERITY
CELER***CELERmeans “speed, swift”
In a sentence
Marcia appreciated the CELERITY of the police who responded to her urgent call.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Swiftness of action; speed; rapid motion (noun)” has the answer CELERITY (8 letters), built on the root CELER, which means “speed, swift”. Browse the full July 10, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.