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To free from restraint; to release from enemy occupation or captivity (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To free from restraint; to release from enemy occupation or captivity (verb)”? The solution is LIBERATE, a 8-letter word built on the root LIBER (“free”). It appeared in the September 25, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
LIBERATE
LIBER***LIBERmeans “free”
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In a sentence

Rebels plan to LIBERATE kidnapped victims from the prisons of an oppressive regime.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To free from restraint; to release from enemy occupation or captivity (verb)” has the answer LIBERATE (8 letters), built on the root LIBER, which means “free”. Browse the full September 25, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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