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To adjust or change as to size, style or course; to modify (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 5 letters · last seen July 23, 2026

Answer
ALTER
ALTER · 5 letters · puzzle shows ALT**
The Root
ALTmeans “high, deep”

In a sentence: Janet's appearance will ALTER if she cuts her hair short and dyes it a different color!

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To adjust or change as to size, style or course; to modify (verb)” has the answer ALTER (5 letters), built on the root ALT, which means “high, deep”. See the full July 23, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.