To seize and carry away by force; to violate (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To seize and carry away by force; to violate (verb)”? The solution is RAVISH, a 6-letter word built on the root RAV (“bear away”). It appeared in the November 3, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer

RAVISH

RAV***RAVmeans “bear away”

In a sentence

Vultures swooped to RAVISH the discarded remains of the fawn that had been killed.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To seize and carry away by force; to violate (verb)” has the answer RAVISH (6 letters), built on the root RAV, which means “bear away”. Browse the full November 3, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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