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To enlarge in number, strength, size or extent (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 7 letters · last seen July 4, 2026

Answer
AUGMENT
AUGMENT · 7 letters · puzzle shows AUG****
The Root
AUGmeans “increase”

In a sentence: To AUGMENT her salary, Joan decided to work eight extra hours on the weekend.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To enlarge in number, strength, size or extent (verb)” has the answer AUGMENT (7 letters), built on the root AUG, which means “increase”. See the full July 4, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.