To act between parties to effect an agreement; to settle as an intermediary (verb)
USA Today Rootonym clue · 7 letters · last seen June 15, 2026
Answer
MEDIATE
The Root
MEDImeans “middle, between”
In a sentence: A lawyer will attempt to MEDIATE and resolve the dispute by encouraging open communication.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To act between parties to effect an agreement; to settle as an intermediary (verb)” has the answer MEDIATE (7 letters), built on the root MEDI, which means “middle, between”. See the full June 15, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.