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An earnest desire for some achievement or distinction (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen August 7, 2026

Answer
AMBITION
AMBITION · 8 letters · puzzle shows ***IT***
The Root
ITmeans “go, way, journey”

In a sentence: Sandy, an employee with enormous AMBITION, fulfilled her dream to become an executive.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “An earnest desire for some achievement or distinction (noun)” has the answer AMBITION (8 letters), built on the root IT, which means “go, way, journey”. See the full August 7, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.