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To get rid of or destroy completely (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 11 letters · last seen July 18, 2026

Answer
EXTERMINATE
EXTERMINATE · 11 letters · puzzle shows **TERMIN***
The Root
TERMINmeans “bound, end, limit”

In a sentence: Clients like a new, ecologically safe product that still does EXTERMINATE gophers.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To get rid of or destroy completely (verb)” has the answer EXTERMINATE (11 letters), built on the root TERMIN, which means “bound, end, limit”. See the full July 18, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.