To enlarge in number, strength, size or extent (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To enlarge in number, strength, size or extent (verb)”? The solution is AUGMENT, a 7-letter word built on the root AUG (“increase”). It appeared in the July 4, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
AUGMENT
AUG****AUGmeans “increase”
In a sentence
To AUGMENT her salary, Joan decided to work eight extra hours on the weekend.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To enlarge in number, strength, size or extent (verb)” has the answer AUGMENT (7 letters), built on the root AUG, which means “increase”. Browse the full July 4, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.