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A collector of imprinted stamps and other materials relating to postal history (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A collector of imprinted stamps and other materials relating to postal history (noun)”? The solution is PHILATELIST, a 11-letter word built on the root PHIL (“loving, fond”). It appeared in the September 22, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
PHILATELIST
PHIL*******PHILmeans “loving, fond”
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In a sentence

An avid PHILATELIST willingly stands in a long line to collect new issues of stamps.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “A collector of imprinted stamps and other materials relating to postal history (noun)” has the answer PHILATELIST (11 letters), built on the root PHIL, which means “loving, fond”. Browse the full September 22, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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