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To influence, force into or deter from some action by inducing fear; to frighten (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 10 letters · last seen June 12, 2026

Answer
INTIMIDATE
INTIMIDATE · 10 letters · puzzle shows **TIM*****
The Root
TIMmeans “fear”

In a sentence: The warden will INTIMIDATE prisoners because he requires control over unruly behavior.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To influence, force into or deter from some action by inducing fear; to frighten (verb)” has the answer INTIMIDATE (10 letters), built on the root TIM, which means “fear”. See the full June 12, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.