A dead body (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A dead body (noun)”? The solution is CORPSE, a 6-letter word built on the root CORP (“body”). It appeared in the August 24, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
CORPSE
CORP**CORPmeans “body”
In a sentence
John's duties include a prompt transport of a CORPSE at the morgue to the funeral home.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “A dead body (noun)” has the answer CORPSE (6 letters), built on the root CORP, which means “body”. Browse the full August 24, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.