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To grant or receive a diploma or an academic degree (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen September 7, 2026

Answer
GRADUATE
GRADUATE · 8 letters · puzzle shows GRAD****
The Root
GRADmeans “step, go, walk, degree”

In a sentence: High school seniors will GRADUATE once they satisfy necessary course requirements.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To grant or receive a diploma or an academic degree (verb)” has the answer GRADUATE (8 letters), built on the root GRAD, which means “step, go, walk, degree”. See the full September 7, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.