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To increase in velocity; to change the rate of motion; to go faster (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To increase in velocity; to change the rate of motion; to go faster (verb)”? The solution is ACCELERATE, a 10-letter word built on the root CELER (“speed, swift”). It appeared in the November 6, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
ACCELERATE
**CELER***CELERmeans “speed, swift”
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In a sentence

A police cruiser will ACCELERATE suddenly when an urgent call comes through the radio.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To increase in velocity; to change the rate of motion; to go faster (verb)” has the answer ACCELERATE (10 letters), built on the root CELER, which means “speed, swift”. Browse the full November 6, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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