Person who exercises a ruler's power in a kingdom during a sovereign's absence (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Person who exercises a ruler's power in a kingdom during a sovereign's absence (noun)”? The solution is REGENT, a 6-letter word built on the root REG (“rule, govern, straight, right”). It appeared in the October 13, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
Since the queen was ill, her REGENT issued necessary directives to monitor and maintain order.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Person who exercises a ruler's power in a kingdom during a sovereign's absence (noun)” has the answer REGENT (6 letters), built on the root REG, which means “rule, govern, straight, right”. Browse the full October 13, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.