USA Today Rootonym August 26, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Wednesday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
To perform, work or function as a machine does; to perform a surgical procedure (verb)
After Heather makes time to read directions, she will easily ________ the new appliance.
The action of working or acting together for a common purpose and/or joint benefit (noun)
Sue says completing tasks is easy when ________ exists among her team.
Musical drama where vocal parts are sung to orchestral accompaniment (noun)
Bill's family enjoys going to the ________ once a month and buys season tickets.
Not working, performing, functioning or exerting force or influence; being ineffective (adjective)
Don's car is ________ because the mechanic has not yet located parts for the repair.
About this puzzle
This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on August 26, 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.