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Anything that is regarded as a world in miniature, as a town (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Anything that is regarded as a world in miniature, as a town (noun)”? The solution is MICROCOSM, a 9-letter word built on the root MICRO (“small”). It appeared in the October 1, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
MICROCOSM
MICRO****MICROmeans “small”
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In a sentence

Kentville is a MICROCOSM of rural America and few residents leave the small village.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Anything that is regarded as a world in miniature, as a town (noun)” has the answer MICROCOSM (9 letters), built on the root MICRO, which means “small”. Browse the full October 1, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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