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Refreshment of strength and spirits after toil; diversion (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 10 letters · last seen June 16, 2026

Answer
RECREATION
RECREATION · 10 letters · puzzle shows **CREA****
The Root
CREAmeans “make, create”

In a sentence: Paul's favorite RECREATION includes relaxing in his hammock and reading a good book.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Refreshment of strength and spirits after toil; diversion (noun)” has the answer RECREATION (10 letters), built on the root CREA, which means “make, create”. See the full June 16, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.