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An invertebrate animal (as coral or a sponge) that resembles a plant (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “An invertebrate animal (as coral or a sponge) that resembles a plant (noun)”? The solution is ZOOPHYTE, a 8-letter word built on the root ZO (“animal”). It appeared in the October 17, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
ZOOPHYTE
ZO******ZOmeans “animal”
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In a sentence

Divers are often amazed at the colorful ZOOPHYTE growing on or near the local reef.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “An invertebrate animal (as coral or a sponge) that resembles a plant (noun)” has the answer ZOOPHYTE (8 letters), built on the root ZO, which means “animal”. Browse the full October 17, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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