An unusually prolonged dispute or discussion concerning a matter of opposing views; argument (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “An unusually prolonged dispute or discussion concerning a matter of opposing views; argument (noun)”? The solution is CONTROVERSY, a 11-letter word built on the root CONTR (“opposite, against”). It appeared in the July 7, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
Ellen was distressed by the heated CONTROVERSY at the meeting and hopes for a resolution soon.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “An unusually prolonged dispute or discussion concerning a matter of opposing views; argument (noun)” has the answer CONTROVERSY (11 letters), built on the root CONTR, which means “opposite, against”. Browse the full July 7, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.