Formal accusation; any charge, serious criticism or cause for blame (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Formal accusation; any charge, serious criticism or cause for blame (noun)”? The solution is INDICTMENT, a 10-letter word built on the root DICT (“speak, say”). It appeared in the August 11, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
INDICTMENT
**DICT****DICTmeans “speak, say”
In a sentence
The grand jury presented an INDICTMENT against the accused who had committed so many felonies.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Formal accusation; any charge, serious criticism or cause for blame (noun)” has the answer INDICTMENT (10 letters), built on the root DICT, which means “speak, say”. Browse the full August 11, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.