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Able to use both hands equally well and with ease (adjective)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Able to use both hands equally well and with ease (adjective)”? The solution is AMBIDEXTROUS, a 12-letter word built on the root DEXTR (“right hand”). It appeared in the November 15, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
AMBIDEXTROUS
****DEXTR***DEXTRmeans “right hand”
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In a sentence

The crowd cheered for the AMBIDEXTROUS hitter who hit a home run to win the game!

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Able to use both hands equally well and with ease (adjective)” has the answer AMBIDEXTROUS (12 letters), built on the root DEXTR, which means “right hand”. Browse the full November 15, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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