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To perform, work or function as a machine does; to perform a surgical procedure (verb)
USA Today Rootonym clue · 7 letters · last seen August 26, 2026
Answer
OPERATE
The Root
OPERmeans “work”
In a sentence: After Heather makes time to read directions, she will easily OPERATE the new appliance.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To perform, work or function as a machine does; to perform a surgical procedure (verb)” has the answer OPERATE (7 letters), built on the root OPER, which means “work”. See the full August 26, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.