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To forgive or free from guilt or blame; to release from an obligation (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To forgive or free from guilt or blame; to release from an obligation (verb)”? The solution is ABSOLVE, a 7-letter word built on the root SOLV (“loosen, release”). It appeared in the June 29, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
ABSOLVE
**SOLV*SOLVmeans “loosen, release”
In a sentence
Bob hopes his mom will ABSOLVE him of the remainder of the small loan he owes her.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To forgive or free from guilt or blame; to release from an obligation (verb)” has the answer ABSOLVE (7 letters), built on the root SOLV, which means “loosen, release”. Browse the full June 29, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.