USA Today Rootonym August 23, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Sunday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
Said or done in jest: playful; given to humorous joking (adjective)
The ________ remarks by the comedian had the crowd roaring in laughter during the show.
Anxious or concerned; eager, attentive and desirous (adjective)
Betty is very ________ about her brother's poor health and offers a lot of moral support.
Complete in every detail: perfect; supremely skilled (adjective)
Penny is the ________ hostess; she warmly embraces guests and prepares delicious dinners.
Characterized with overeagerness, sudden or rash action; impulsive (adjective)
Tom is an ________ boy who behaves recklessly and his hasty decisions get him into trouble.
About this puzzle
This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on August 23, 2026. Each card shows the masked word as it appears in the puzzle, the shared root with its meaning, the full answer, and the definition. Tap any definition to open that word's page with its example sentence.