Holding or sticking together; logically connected (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Holding or sticking together; logically connected (adjective)”? The solution is COHERENT, a 8-letter word built on the root HER (“stick, hold fast”). It appeared in the August 8, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
COHERENT
**HER***HERmeans “stick, hold fast”
In a sentence
Frank explained the situation in such a COHERENT manner that Keith completely understood.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Holding or sticking together; logically connected (adjective)” has the answer COHERENT (8 letters), built on the root HER, which means “stick, hold fast”. Browse the full August 8, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.