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The most perfect embodiment of something; pure, concentrated and a typical example (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “The most perfect embodiment of something; pure, concentrated and a typical example (noun)”? The solution is QUINTESSENCE, a 12-letter word built on the root QUINT (“five' (prefix)”). It appeared in the August 1, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
QUINTESSENCE
QUINT*******QUINTmeans “five' (prefix)”
In a sentence
The irresistible cottage with flourishing flowers is the QUINTESSENCE of a charming home.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “The most perfect embodiment of something; pure, concentrated and a typical example (noun)” has the answer QUINTESSENCE (12 letters), built on the root QUINT, which means “five' (prefix)”. Browse the full August 1, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.