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To perform, work or function as a machine does; to perform a surgical procedure (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To perform, work or function as a machine does; to perform a surgical procedure (verb)”? The solution is OPERATE, a 7-letter word built on the root OPER (“work”). It appeared in the August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
OPERATE
OPER***OPERmeans “work”
In a sentence
After Heather makes time to read directions, she will easily OPERATE the new appliance.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To perform, work or function as a machine does; to perform a surgical procedure (verb)” has the answer OPERATE (7 letters), built on the root OPER, which means “work”. Browse the full August 26, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.