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To change in appearance, nature or function; to convert (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To change in appearance, nature or function; to convert (verb)”? The solution is TRANSFORM, a 9-letter word built on the root FORM (“shape, form”). It appeared in the October 18, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
TRANSFORM
*****FORMFORMmeans “shape, form”
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In a sentence

The new homeowner will TRANSFORM the old house into a spectacular modern one with amenities.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To change in appearance, nature or function; to convert (verb)” has the answer TRANSFORM (9 letters), built on the root FORM, which means “shape, form”. Browse the full October 18, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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