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To work jointly together; to cooperate with or assist in a literary work (verb)

Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To work jointly together; to cooperate with or assist in a literary work (verb)”? The solution is COLLABORATE, a 11-letter word built on the root LABOR (“work”). It appeared in the September 6, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
COLLABORATE
***LABOR***LABORmeans “work”

In a sentence

Musicians plan to COLLABORATE on new songs to benefit children with cystic fibrosis.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To work jointly together; to cooperate with or assist in a literary work (verb)” has the answer COLLABORATE (11 letters), built on the root LABOR, which means “work”. Browse the full September 6, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.