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An assembly of people gathered together for religious worship or community (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “An assembly of people gathered together for religious worship or community (noun)”? The solution is CONGREGATION, a 12-letter word built on the root GREG (“herd, flock”). It appeared in the November 2, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
CONGREGATION
***GREG*****GREGmeans “herd, flock”
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In a sentence

The CONGREGATION at the Sunday service listened attentively to the minister's sermon.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “An assembly of people gathered together for religious worship or community (noun)” has the answer CONGREGATION (12 letters), built on the root GREG, which means “herd, flock”. Browse the full November 2, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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