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To make or cause to seem smaller or less; to reduce; to decrease (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen July 31, 2026

Answer
DIMINISH
DIMINISH · 8 letters · puzzle shows **MIN***
The Root
MINmeans “make small, lessen”

In a sentence: Dan will continue to DIMINISH his supply of wood because he enjoys fires on cold winter days.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To make or cause to seem smaller or less; to reduce; to decrease (verb)” has the answer DIMINISH (8 letters), built on the root MIN, which means “make small, lessen”. See the full July 31, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.