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Being in a state of commotion, agitation or unrest; violent; disturbed (adjective)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 9 letters · last seen July 31, 2026

Answer
TURBULENT
TURBULENT · 9 letters · puzzle shows TURB*****
The Root
TURBmeans “disturb, drive, throw in disorder”

In a sentence: The Coast Guard warns boaters against TURBULENT waves by posting red flags.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Being in a state of commotion, agitation or unrest; violent; disturbed (adjective)” has the answer TURBULENT (9 letters), built on the root TURB, which means “disturb, drive, throw in disorder”. See the full July 31, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.