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Exercising and characterized by sound, discriminating or good sense (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Exercising and characterized by sound, discriminating or good sense (adjective)”? The solution is JUDICIOUS, a 9-letter word built on the root JUDIC (“judge”). It appeared in the July 6, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
JUDICIOUS
JUDIC****JUDICmeans “judge”
In a sentence
Tracy is usually JUDICIOUS in her analysis, but this time, she made an emotional decision.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Exercising and characterized by sound, discriminating or good sense (adjective)” has the answer JUDICIOUS (9 letters), built on the root JUDIC, which means “judge”. Browse the full July 6, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.