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Process of physically and chemically breaking up food in the alimentary canal (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 9 letters · last seen October 16, 2026

Answer
DIGESTION
DIGESTION · 9 letters · puzzle shows **GEST***
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The Root
GESTmeans “carry, bring”

In a sentence: Jackie never eats raw onions because they interfere with her DIGESTION and cause heartburn.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Process of physically and chemically breaking up food in the alimentary canal (noun)” has the answer DIGESTION (9 letters), built on the root GEST, which means “carry, bring”. See the full October 16, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.

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