Occurring, continuing or arising after one's death (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Occurring, continuing or arising after one's death (adjective)”? The solution is POSTHUMOUS, a 10-letter word built on the root POST (“after' (prefix)”). It appeared in the August 9, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
POSTHUMOUS
POST******POSTmeans “after' (prefix)”
In a sentence
Victor and Donna accepted a POSTHUMOUS award for their late son's act of valor.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Occurring, continuing or arising after one's death (adjective)” has the answer POSTHUMOUS (10 letters), built on the root POST, which means “after' (prefix)”. Browse the full August 9, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.