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Leading astray from duty or accepted principles; enticing; alluring (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Leading astray from duty or accepted principles; enticing; alluring (adjective)”? The solution is SEDUCTIVE, a 9-letter word built on the root DUCT (“lead, bring”). It appeared in the September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
SEDUCTIVE
**DUCT***DUCTmeans “lead, bring”
In a sentence
The SEDUCTIVE nature of Hawaii constantly lures visitors to the islands.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Leading astray from duty or accepted principles; enticing; alluring (adjective)” has the answer SEDUCTIVE (9 letters), built on the root DUCT, which means “lead, bring”. Browse the full September 1, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.