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Able to speak two languages, esp. with the facility of a native speaker (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Able to speak two languages, esp. with the facility of a native speaker (adjective)”? The solution is BILINGUAL, a 9-letter word built on the root LINGU (“tongue”). It appeared in the June 26, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
BILINGUAL
**LINGU**LINGUmeans “tongue”
In a sentence
Voters welcomed the BILINGUAL translator who spoke accurately in both English and Spanish.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Able to speak two languages, esp. with the facility of a native speaker (adjective)” has the answer BILINGUAL (9 letters), built on the root LINGU, which means “tongue”. Browse the full June 26, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.