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A small, raised platform; dais; lectern (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A small, raised platform; dais; lectern (noun)”? The solution is PODIUM, a 6-letter word built on the root POD (“foot”). It appeared in the September 28, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
PODIUM
POD***PODmeans “foot”
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In a sentence

The guest speaker stood behind a PODIUM where she had placed her lecture notes.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “A small, raised platform; dais; lectern (noun)” has the answer PODIUM (6 letters), built on the root POD, which means “foot”. Browse the full September 28, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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