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Insolvent; unable to satisfy just claims (adjective)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen August 20, 2026

Answer
BANKRUPT
BANKRUPT · 8 letters · puzzle shows ****RUPT
The Root
RUPTmeans “break, burst”

In a sentence: A BANKRUPT man now faces serious consequences for his imprudent financial decisions.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Insolvent; unable to satisfy just claims (adjective)” has the answer BANKRUPT (8 letters), built on the root RUPT, which means “break, burst”. See the full August 20, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.