The natural environment of an organism's life and growth (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “The natural environment of an organism's life and growth (noun)”? The solution is HABITAT, a 7-letter word built on the root HABIT (“dwell, live, abide”). It appeared in the September 13, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
HABITAT
HABIT**HABITmeans “dwell, live, abide”
In a sentence
Scientists and conservationists work to preserve the HABITAT of endangered wildlife.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “The natural environment of an organism's life and growth (noun)” has the answer HABITAT (7 letters), built on the root HABIT, which means “dwell, live, abide”. Browse the full September 13, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.