To increase in extent, scope, size or volume; to spread out (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To increase in extent, scope, size or volume; to spread out (verb)”? The solution is EXPAND, a 6-letter word built on the root PAND (“spread out”). It appeared in the August 1, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
EXPAND
**PANDPANDmeans “spread out”
In a sentence
The owners of the cafe decided to EXPAND their space since business was growing.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To increase in extent, scope, size or volume; to spread out (verb)” has the answer EXPAND (6 letters), built on the root PAND, which means “spread out”. Browse the full August 1, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.