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Never before known or experienced; unparalleled; having no previous example (adjective)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Never before known or experienced; unparalleled; having no previous example (adjective)”? The solution is UNPRECEDENTED, a 13-letter word built on the root CED (“go, yield”). It appeared in the September 23, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
UNPRECEDENTED
*****CED*****CEDmeans “go, yield”
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In a sentence

The decision to deny a victory was UNPRECEDENTED but necessary due to two major violations.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Never before known or experienced; unparalleled; having no previous example (adjective)” has the answer UNPRECEDENTED (13 letters), built on the root CED, which means “go, yield”. Browse the full September 23, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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Coming earlier in time or order; preceding (adjective) To admit or acknowledge, often grudgingly and/or unwillingly, as true, just or proper (verb) To withdraw formally from an association, alliance or federation (verb)
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