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To adapt for a stage or film performance in an emotional manner (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To adapt for a stage or film performance in an emotional manner (verb)”? The solution is DRAMATIZE, a 9-letter word built on the root DRA (“perform”). It appeared in the October 9, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
DRAMATIZE
DRA******DRAmeans “perform”
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In a sentence

The author and the screenwriter were able to successfully DRAMATIZE Judy's novel.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To adapt for a stage or film performance in an emotional manner (verb)” has the answer DRAMATIZE (9 letters), built on the root DRA, which means “perform”. Browse the full October 9, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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