USA Today Rootonym July 10, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Friday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
Steers in the northern ________ of Buddy's ranch suffered during the severe snowstorm.
Swiftness of action; speed; rapid motion (noun)
Marcia appreciated the ________ of the police who responded to her urgent call.
Having more than one meaning or interpretation; not clear or definite (adjective)
Julie gave her mom a clear, concise explanation that was not ________ at all.
Absurdly exaggerated or splendid; impressive due to largeness, scope or effect (adjective)
Ken's ________ gesture to rent a limousine made the gala evening even more elegant.
About this puzzle
This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on July 10, 2026. Each card shows the masked word as it appears in the puzzle, the shared root with its meaning, the full answer, and the definition. Tap any definition to open that word's page with its example sentence.