A question; a mental reservation in the mind: doubt (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A question; a mental reservation in the mind: doubt (noun)”? The solution is QUERY, a 5-letter word built on the root QUER (“ask, seek”). It appeared in the August 27, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
QUERY
QUER*QUERmeans “ask, seek”
In a sentence
The receptionist answered Jan's QUERY by telling her where to find the computer lab.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “A question; a mental reservation in the mind: doubt (noun)” has the answer QUERY (5 letters), built on the root QUER, which means “ask, seek”. Browse the full August 27, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.