Literary work that continues the narrative of a preceding work (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Literary work that continues the narrative of a preceding work (noun)”? The solution is SEQUEL, a 6-letter word built on the root SEQU (“follow”). It appeared in the August 31, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
SEQUEL
SEQU**SEQUmeans “follow”
In a sentence
Fans of the popular author count on a SEQUEL to continue an intriguing mystery.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Literary work that continues the narrative of a preceding work (noun)” has the answer SEQUEL (6 letters), built on the root SEQU, which means “follow”. Browse the full August 31, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.