Absurd; worthy of or deserving contemptuous laughter (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Absurd; worthy of or deserving contemptuous laughter (adjective)”? The solution is RIDICULOUS, a 10-letter word built on the root RID (“laugh”). It appeared in the July 16, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
RIDICULOUS
RID*******RIDmeans “laugh”
In a sentence
Carol has a RIDICULOUS idea that her family might actually win the lottery!
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Absurd; worthy of or deserving contemptuous laughter (adjective)” has the answer RIDICULOUS (10 letters), built on the root RID, which means “laugh”. Browse the full July 16, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.