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To develop or form gradually; to change by degrees (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 6 letters · last seen July 12, 2026

Answer
EVOLVE
EVOLVE · 6 letters · puzzle shows *VOLV*
The Root
VOLVmeans “roll, turn”

In a sentence: Bankers predict that Tom's simple idea will EVOLVE into a useful consumer product.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To develop or form gradually; to change by degrees (verb)” has the answer EVOLVE (6 letters), built on the root VOLV, which means “roll, turn”. See the full July 12, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.