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Actuated or swayed by a sudden, spontaneous inclination to act (adjective)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 9 letters · last seen July 2, 2026

Answer
IMPULSIVE
IMPULSIVE · 9 letters · puzzle shows **PULS***
The Root
PULSmeans “drive, urge”

In a sentence: IMPULSIVE shoppers pushed and shoved others to take advantage of huge discounts!

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Actuated or swayed by a sudden, spontaneous inclination to act (adjective)” has the answer IMPULSIVE (9 letters), built on the root PULS, which means “drive, urge”. See the full July 2, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.