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Conduct; a person's behavior in a particular manner; demeanor (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Conduct; a person's behavior in a particular manner; demeanor (noun)”? The solution is DEPORTMENT, a 10-letter word built on the root PORT (“carry, bear, bring”). It appeared in the October 15, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
DEPORTMENT
**PORT****PORTmeans “carry, bear, bring”
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In a sentence
Tim faces dismissal from his job due to his offensive DEPORTMENT in the office.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Conduct; a person's behavior in a particular manner; demeanor (noun)” has the answer DEPORTMENT (10 letters), built on the root PORT, which means “carry, bear, bring”. Browse the full October 15, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.
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