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The most perfect embodiment of something; pure, concentrated and a typical example (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 12 letters · last seen August 1, 2026

Answer
QUINTESSENCE
QUINTESSENCE · 12 letters · puzzle shows QUINT*******
The Root
QUINTmeans “five' (prefix)”

In a sentence: The irresistible cottage with flourishing flowers is the QUINTESSENCE of a charming home.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “The most perfect embodiment of something; pure, concentrated and a typical example (noun)” has the answer QUINTESSENCE (12 letters), built on the root QUINT, which means “five' (prefix)”. See the full August 1, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.