To continue steadily or firmly in spite of opposition or criticism (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To continue steadily or firmly in spite of opposition or criticism (verb)”? The solution is PERSIST, a 7-letter word built on the root SIST (“to stand, place”). It appeared in the June 13, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
PERSIST
***SISTSISTmeans “to stand, place”
In a sentence
Stella continues to PERSIST in her commitment to earn good grades for acceptance to college.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To continue steadily or firmly in spite of opposition or criticism (verb)” has the answer PERSIST (7 letters), built on the root SIST, which means “to stand, place”. Browse the full June 13, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.