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A sworn written statement or declaration made before an authorized official (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “A sworn written statement or declaration made before an authorized official (noun)”? The solution is AFFIDAVIT, a 9-letter word built on the root FID (“faith, trust”). It appeared in the August 17, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
AFFIDAVIT
**FID****FIDmeans “faith, trust”
In a sentence
A certified diamond comes with an AFFIDAVIT describing weight, clarity and color.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “A sworn written statement or declaration made before an authorized official (noun)” has the answer AFFIDAVIT (9 letters), built on the root FID, which means “faith, trust”. Browse the full August 17, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.