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Gentle reproof or scolding; counsel, advice or caution against something (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Gentle reproof or scolding; counsel, advice or caution against something (noun)”? The solution is ADMONITION, a 10-letter word built on the root MONIT (“warn, remind, advise”). It appeared in the August 10, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
ADMONITION
**MONIT***MONITmeans “warn, remind, advise”
In a sentence
Dena remembers her dad's ADMONITION to be very cautious while driving in snow!
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Gentle reproof or scolding; counsel, advice or caution against something (noun)” has the answer ADMONITION (10 letters), built on the root MONIT, which means “warn, remind, advise”. Browse the full August 10, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.