Ingenious or pointed saying tersely expressed; short, concise poem, often satirical and witty (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Ingenious or pointed saying tersely expressed; short, concise poem, often satirical and witty (noun)”? The solution is EPIGRAM, a 7-letter word built on the root GRAM (“a letter, written character”). It appeared in the October 28, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
Pat, always verbally sharp, easily creates lively EPIGRAMS that friends enjoy.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Ingenious or pointed saying tersely expressed; short, concise poem, often satirical and witty (noun)” has the answer EPIGRAM (7 letters), built on the root GRAM, which means “a letter, written character”. Browse the full October 28, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.