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To make an idea or statement understandable; to free from ambiguity or confusion (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To make an idea or statement understandable; to free from ambiguity or confusion (verb)”? The solution is CLARIFY, a 7-letter word built on the root CLAR (“clear”). It appeared in the July 13, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
CLARIFY
CLAR***CLARmeans “clear”
In a sentence
Abby needs to CLARIFY with the dealer her financial responsibility on the car lease.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To make an idea or statement understandable; to free from ambiguity or confusion (verb)” has the answer CLARIFY (7 letters), built on the root CLAR, which means “clear”. Browse the full July 13, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.