A little world; a miniature universe or system in itself (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A little world; a miniature universe or system in itself (noun)”? The solution is MICROCOSM, a 9-letter word built on the root COSM (“world, universe, order”). It appeared in the September 4, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
MICROCOSM
*****COSMCOSMmeans “world, universe, order”
In a sentence
Old Sturbridge Village is a MICROCOSM that resembles a New England settlement in the 1800s.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “A little world; a miniature universe or system in itself (noun)” has the answer MICROCOSM (9 letters), built on the root COSM, which means “world, universe, order”. Browse the full September 4, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.