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Judicious in speech or conduct: prudent; capable of observing silence (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Judicious in speech or conduct: prudent; capable of observing silence (adjective)”? The solution is DISCREET, a 8-letter word built on the root CREET (“separate, observe”). It appeared in the July 19, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
DISCREET
***CREETCREETmeans “separate, observe”
In a sentence
Ellen made a DISCREET inquiry about a potential tenant's financial situation.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Judicious in speech or conduct: prudent; capable of observing silence (adjective)” has the answer DISCREET (8 letters), built on the root CREET, which means “separate, observe”. Browse the full July 19, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.