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Conforming to an approved form of a doctrine or ideology, esp. in religion (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Conforming to an approved form of a doctrine or ideology, esp. in religion (adjective)”? The solution is ORTHODOX, a 8-letter word built on the root DOX (“opinion, glory, praise”). It appeared in the August 21, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
ORTHODOX
*****DOXDOXmeans “opinion, glory, praise”
In a sentence
Sam's ORTHODOX religion prevents him from participating in holiday celebrations.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Conforming to an approved form of a doctrine or ideology, esp. in religion (adjective)” has the answer ORTHODOX (8 letters), built on the root DOX, which means “opinion, glory, praise”. Browse the full August 21, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.