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To act between parties to effect an agreement; to settle as an intermediary (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To act between parties to effect an agreement; to settle as an intermediary (verb)”? The solution is MEDIATE, a 7-letter word built on the root MEDI (“middle, between”). It appeared in the June 15, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
MEDIATE
MEDI***MEDImeans “middle, between”
In a sentence
A lawyer will attempt to MEDIATE and resolve the dispute by encouraging open communication.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To act between parties to effect an agreement; to settle as an intermediary (verb)” has the answer MEDIATE (7 letters), built on the root MEDI, which means “middle, between”. Browse the full June 15, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.