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A Russian or Soviet citizen trained for space flight (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A Russian or Soviet citizen trained for space flight (noun)”? The solution is COSMONAUT, a 9-letter word built on the root COSM (“world”). It appeared in the November 8, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
COSMONAUT
COSM*****COSMmeans “world”
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In a sentence

The COSMONAUT anticipates an innovative space mission with an American counterpart.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “A Russian or Soviet citizen trained for space flight (noun)” has the answer COSMONAUT (9 letters), built on the root COSM, which means “world”. Browse the full November 8, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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