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To anticipate and dispose of beforehand; to make unnecessary (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 7 letters · last seen July 1, 2026

Answer
OBVIATE
OBVIATE · 7 letters · puzzle shows **VI***
The Root
VImeans “way, road”

In a sentence: The CEO did OBVIATE several concerns by addressing them right away at the meeting.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To anticipate and dispose of beforehand; to make unnecessary (verb)” has the answer OBVIATE (7 letters), built on the root VI, which means “way, road”. See the full July 1, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.