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To work, labor or function; to perform surgery (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To work, labor or function; to perform surgery (verb)”? The solution is OPERATE, a 7-letter word built on the root OPER (“work”). It appeared in the November 6, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
OPERATE
OPER***OPERmeans “work”
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In a sentence

Jim finds it annoying to OPERATE a blender with 12 buttons because of the many choices.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To work, labor or function; to perform surgery (verb)” has the answer OPERATE (7 letters), built on the root OPER, which means “work”. Browse the full November 6, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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