To make known plainly, formally and emphatically; to proclaim officially (verb)
USA Today Rootonym clue · 7 letters · last seen July 13, 2026
Answer
DECLARE
The Root
CLARmeans “clear”
In a sentence: A governor will DECLARE emergencies after massive damage from violent storms and floods.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To make known plainly, formally and emphatically; to proclaim officially (verb)” has the answer DECLARE (7 letters), built on the root CLAR, which means “clear”. See the full July 13, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.