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Condition of having offensive-smelling or bad breath (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Condition of having offensive-smelling or bad breath (noun)”? The solution is HALITOSIS, a 9-letter word built on the root HAL (“breath”). It appeared in the October 10, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
HALITOSIS
HAL******HALmeans “breath”
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In a sentence

To prevent possible HALITOSIS, Sue's teacher always chews a mint before each class.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Condition of having offensive-smelling or bad breath (noun)” has the answer HALITOSIS (9 letters), built on the root HAL, which means “breath”. Browse the full October 10, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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