USA Today Rootonym August 17, 2026 Answers
Monday puzzle · 4 root words. Tap “View Answers” on any word to reveal its solution, root, and example.
A sworn written statement or declaration made before an authorized official (noun)View Answers
Known only to a few people: private; marked by intimacy; trusted with secret matters (adjective)View Answers
One who does not have or accept any religious beliefs; an unbeliever (noun)View Answers
faithfulness; loyalty; accuracy (noun)View Answers
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This page lists all 4 root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on August 17, 2026, a Monday. Each Rootonym word is built on a Latin or Greek root; tap View Answers next to any word to open its solution page, where you'll see the full answer, the root and what it means, and an example sentence.
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