Conspicuously bad: flagrant; glaring (adjective)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Conspicuously bad: flagrant; glaring (adjective)”? The solution is EGREGIOUS, a 9-letter word built on the root GREG (“herd, flock”). It appeared in the November 2, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer

EGREGIOUS

*GREG****GREGmeans “herd, flock”

In a sentence

Edward was fired because of several EGREGIOUS errors on the financial document.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Conspicuously bad: flagrant; glaring (adjective)” has the answer EGREGIOUS (9 letters), built on the root GREG, which means “herd, flock”. Browse the full November 2, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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An assembly of people gathered together for religious worship or community (noun) Fond of the company of others; sociable; living in flocks or herds (adjective) To divide from, cut off or set apart from others; to isolate; to require separation, often with force (verb)

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