Unstable; rapidly evaporating; explosive; changeable (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Unstable; rapidly evaporating; explosive; changeable (adjective)”? The solution is VOLATILE, a 8-letter word built on the root VOL (“fly”). It appeared in the June 27, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
VOLATILE
VOL*****VOLmeans “fly”
In a sentence
Due to the VOLATILE nature of the gas, the lab technician used extreme caution.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Unstable; rapidly evaporating; explosive; changeable (adjective)” has the answer VOLATILE (8 letters), built on the root VOL, which means “fly”. Browse the full June 27, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.