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Exercise of the will; power to make one's own choices or decisions (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen August 22, 2026

Answer
VOLITION
VOLITION · 8 letters · puzzle shows VOL*****
The Root
VOLmeans “wish, will”

In a sentence: Frank decided on his own VOLITION to enlist in the Navy to serve his country.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Exercise of the will; power to make one's own choices or decisions (noun)” has the answer VOLITION (8 letters), built on the root VOL, which means “wish, will”. See the full August 22, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.