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Expressing a quality or characteristic apart from any specific object or instance; not applied or practical (adjective)

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

Answer
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT · 8 letters · puzzle shows ***TRACT
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The Root
TRACTmeans “pull, draw”

In a sentence: Carol admired the ABSTRACT painting composed of vibrant streaks in all directions.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Expressing a quality or characteristic apart from any specific object or instance; not applied or practical (adjective)” has the answer ABSTRACT (8 letters), built on the root TRACT, which means “pull, draw”. See the full October 22, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.

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