USA Today Rootonym June 17, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Wednesday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
Characterized by liveliness in conduct or temper; full of spirit and animation (adjective)
Students applauded the ________ cheerleaders who showed energy and positive spirit.
Very intense; of high saturation; producing a strong or clear impression on the senses (adjective)
The toy manufacturer chose ________ red paint for the new line of children's trucks.
Fond of or occupied with good company and festivity; sociable; friendly (adjective)
A ________ group of friends joyfully attended the small wedding together.
The operation on or dissection of a living body for scientific investigation (noun)
Ellen knows that veterinary students are required to take at least one class in ________.
About this puzzle
This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on June 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.