To stray or wander away from the main topic or argument (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To stray or wander away from the main topic or argument (verb)”? The solution is DIGRESS, a 7-letter word built on the root DI (“through, between, apart' (prefix)”). It appeared in the June 26, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
DIGRESS
DI*****DImeans “through, between, apart' (prefix)”
In a sentence
Since Jack will frequently DIGRESS from important issues, he prolongs meetings.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To stray or wander away from the main topic or argument (verb)” has the answer DIGRESS (7 letters), built on the root DI, which means “through, between, apart' (prefix)”. Browse the full June 26, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.