USA Today Rootonym July 16, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Thursday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
Capable of causing laughter; able or inclined to laugh; amusing; ludicrous (adjective)
The antics of the ________ clown were so funny that the audience applauded wildly.
To laugh at in scorn or with contempt; to mock or make fun of (verb)
Grandma will ________ new gadgets as unacceptable and useless for her needs.
Absurd; worthy of or deserving contemptuous laughter (adjective)
Carol has a ________ idea that her family might actually win the lottery!
Characterized by or expressing ridicule, insult or mockery (adjective)
Vicky was offended by a ________ comment following her report at the company meeting.
About this puzzle
This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on July 16, 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.