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Inflexibly committed or dogmatic about one's ideas; dictatorial (adjective)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Inflexibly committed or dogmatic about one's ideas; dictatorial (adjective)”? The solution is DOCTRINAIRE, a 11-letter word built on the root DOC (“teach”). It appeared in the August 15, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
DOCTRINAIRE
DOC********DOCmeans “teach”

In a sentence

The DOCTRINAIRE manager creates an unpleasant workplace and employees never stay a long time.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Inflexibly committed or dogmatic about one's ideas; dictatorial (adjective)” has the answer DOCTRINAIRE (11 letters), built on the root DOC, which means “teach”. Browse the full August 15, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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