To divide from, cut off or set apart from others; to isolate; to require separation, often with force (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To divide from, cut off or set apart from others; to isolate; to require separation, often with force (verb)”? The solution is SEGREGATE, a 9-letter word built on the root GREG (“herd, flock”). It appeared in the November 2, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
It is time for Holly to SEGREGATE the mare from her foal, but she laments the decision.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To divide from, cut off or set apart from others; to isolate; to require separation, often with force (verb)” has the answer SEGREGATE (9 letters), built on the root GREG, which means “herd, flock”. Browse the full November 2, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.