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Person skilled in science dealing with functions of living things (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Person skilled in science dealing with functions of living things (noun)”? The solution is PHYSIOLOGIST, a 12-letter word built on the root PHYSI (“nature, natural science”). It appeared in the October 17, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
PHYSIOLOGIST
PHYSI*******PHYSImeans “nature, natural science”
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In a sentence
Gail became a PHYSIOLOGIST because she loves biology and the study of living organisms.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Person skilled in science dealing with functions of living things (noun)” has the answer PHYSIOLOGIST (12 letters), built on the root PHYSI, which means “nature, natural science”. Browse the full October 17, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.
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