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Home/Rootonym/To draw out or lengthen, especially in time; to prolong (verb)

To draw out or lengthen, especially in time; to prolong (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen October 22, 2026

Answer
PROTRACT
PROTRACT · 8 letters · puzzle shows ***TRACT
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The Root
TRACTmeans “pull, draw”

In a sentence: The homebuyer will not PROTRACT negotiations because he wants a fast close.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To draw out or lengthen, especially in time; to prolong (verb)” has the answer PROTRACT (8 letters), built on the root TRACT, which means “pull, draw”. See the full October 22, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.

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