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To change to a less severe penalty; to travel regularly (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 7 letters · last seen August 2, 2026

Answer
COMMUTE
COMMUTE · 7 letters · puzzle shows ***MUT*
The Root
MUTmeans “change”

In a sentence: The governor plans to COMMUTE the prisoner's sentence due to his good behavior.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To change to a less severe penalty; to travel regularly (verb)” has the answer COMMUTE (7 letters), built on the root MUT, which means “change”. See the full August 2, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.