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Attribute of someone of self-sacrificing courage, admired for bravery and daring (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 7 letters · last seen July 25, 2026

Answer
HEROISM
HEROISM · 7 letters · puzzle shows HERO***
The Root
HEROmeans “hero”

In a sentence: The medic showed extraordinary HEROISM when he rescued three wounded servicemen.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Attribute of someone of self-sacrificing courage, admired for bravery and daring (noun)” has the answer HEROISM (7 letters), built on the root HERO, which means “hero”. See the full July 25, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.