To anticipate and dispose of beforehand; to make unnecessary (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To anticipate and dispose of beforehand; to make unnecessary (verb)”? The solution is OBVIATE, a 7-letter word built on the root VI (“way, road”). It appeared in the July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
OBVIATE
**VI***VImeans “way, road”
In a sentence
The CEO did OBVIATE several concerns by addressing them right away at the meeting.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To anticipate and dispose of beforehand; to make unnecessary (verb)” has the answer OBVIATE (7 letters), built on the root VI, which means “way, road”. Browse the full July 1, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.