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Any invertebrate with jointed legs and a segmented body (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Any invertebrate with jointed legs and a segmented body (noun)”? The solution is ARTHROPOD, a 9-letter word built on the root POD (“foot”). It appeared in the September 28, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
ARTHROPOD
******PODPODmeans “foot”
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In a sentence

Barbara showed Peter a good example of a common ARTHROPOD found at the shore.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Any invertebrate with jointed legs and a segmented body (noun)” has the answer ARTHROPOD (9 letters), built on the root POD, which means “foot”. Browse the full September 28, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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