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To derive or infer from facts or instances that are not specific or precise (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To derive or infer from facts or instances that are not specific or precise (verb)”? The solution is GENERALIZE, a 10-letter word built on the root GEN (“race, kind, class”). It appeared in the August 12, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
GENERALIZE
GEN*******GENmeans “race, kind, class”
In a sentence
If Clark said, "Most young people love the beach," he did GENERALIZE with a true statement.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To derive or infer from facts or instances that are not specific or precise (verb)” has the answer GENERALIZE (10 letters), built on the root GEN, which means “race, kind, class”. Browse the full August 12, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.