USA Today Rootonym June 23, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Tuesday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
An inherent characteristic or quality; a word ascribing a person, thing or office (noun)
One ________ Cathy admires in Julia's personality is her constant thoughtfulness.
A stream that flows to a larger stream or a lake (noun)
A ________ in front Don's cabin empties water into the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.
Something given or inflicted in repayment, especially punishment; revenge (noun)
A police officer warned a victim not to plan ________ but to let his department take actions.
To give along with others; to have a share in something; to supply for publication (verb)
Jean will ________ to a scholarship this year to aid students who hope to attend college.
About this puzzle
This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on June 23, 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.