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A new convert to a belief, religion, etc.; a beginner or a novice; a newcomer (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A new convert to a belief, religion, etc.; a beginner or a novice; a newcomer (noun)”? The solution is NEOPHYTE, a 8-letter word built on the root NEO (“new”). It appeared in the November 5, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
NEOPHYTE
NEO*****NEOmeans “new”
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In a sentence

Sister Maria was a NEOPHYTE in the convent because of her youth and inexperience.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “A new convert to a belief, religion, etc.; a beginner or a novice; a newcomer (noun)” has the answer NEOPHYTE (8 letters), built on the root NEO, which means “new”. Browse the full November 5, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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