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To remove or destroy completely; to pull up by the roots (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 9 letters · last seen August 14, 2026

Answer
ERADICATE
ERADICATE · 9 letters · puzzle shows *RADIC***
The Root
RADICmeans “root”

In a sentence: Scientists continue sophisticated research to ERADICATE multiple types of cancer.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To remove or destroy completely; to pull up by the roots (verb)” has the answer ERADICATE (9 letters), built on the root RADIC, which means “root”. See the full August 14, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.