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To draw out or lengthen, especially in time; to prolong (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To draw out or lengthen, especially in time; to prolong (verb)”? The solution is PROTRACT, a 8-letter word built on the root TRACT (“pull, draw”). It appeared in the October 22, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
PROTRACT
***TRACTTRACTmeans “pull, draw”
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In a sentence
The homebuyer will not PROTRACT negotiations because he wants a fast close.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To draw out or lengthen, especially in time; to prolong (verb)” has the answer PROTRACT (8 letters), built on the root TRACT, which means “pull, draw”. Browse the full October 22, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.
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