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Of doubtful authenticity or authorship; false (adjective)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Of doubtful authenticity or authorship; false (adjective)”? The solution is APOCRYPHAL, a 10-letter word built on the root APO (“away' (prefix)”). It appeared in the November 14, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
APOCRYPHAL
APO*******APOmeans “away' (prefix)”
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In a sentence

Does Ellen believe the APOCRYPHAL story that George Washington cut down a cherry tree?

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Of doubtful authenticity or authorship; false (adjective)” has the answer APOCRYPHAL (10 letters), built on the root APO, which means “away' (prefix)”. Browse the full November 14, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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