Conforming to the rules of standard word usage, esp. the study of syntax and sentence construction (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Conforming to the rules of standard word usage, esp. the study of syntax and sentence construction (adjective)”? The solution is GRAMMATICAL, a 11-letter word built on the root GRAM (“a letter, written character”). It appeared in the October 28, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
Mike has a very annoying habit of correcting the GRAMMATICAL mistakes some of his friends make.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Conforming to the rules of standard word usage, esp. the study of syntax and sentence construction (adjective)” has the answer GRAMMATICAL (11 letters), built on the root GRAM, which means “a letter, written character”. Browse the full October 28, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.