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Brotherly; of a traditionally male society joined for mutual aid and interest (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Brotherly; of a traditionally male society joined for mutual aid and interest (adjective)”? The solution is FRATERNAL, a 9-letter word built on the root FRAT (“brother”). It appeared in the July 17, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
FRATERNAL
FRAT*****FRATmeans “brother”
In a sentence
A strong FRATERNAL bond exists between two brothers who are close in age.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Brotherly; of a traditionally male society joined for mutual aid and interest (adjective)” has the answer FRATERNAL (9 letters), built on the root FRAT, which means “brother”. Browse the full July 17, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.