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To forgive or free from guilt or blame; to release from an obligation (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 7 letters · last seen June 29, 2026

Answer
ABSOLVE
ABSOLVE · 7 letters · puzzle shows **SOLV*
The Root
SOLVmeans “loosen, release”

In a sentence: Bob hopes his mom will ABSOLVE him of the remainder of the small loan he owes her.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To forgive or free from guilt or blame; to release from an obligation (verb)” has the answer ABSOLVE (7 letters), built on the root SOLV, which means “loosen, release”. See the full June 29, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.