USA Today Rootonym July 17, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Friday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
Brotherly; of a traditionally male society joined for mutual aid and interest (adjective)
A strong ________ bond exists between two brothers who are close in age.
Musical composition for piano or solo instrument (noun)
A visiting pianist will play the Beethoven ________ at the Friday evening concert.
Place equipped to conduct scientific experiments or tests (noun)
The biotech ________ contains sophisticated equipment making the research for the technicians easier.
Physical geography describing the natural features of Earth (noun)
This map denotes the ________ of the area's landscape and its major roadways.
About this puzzle
This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on July 17, 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.