Pertaining to, on or situated near the back (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Pertaining to, on or situated near the back (adjective)”? The solution is DORSAL, a 6-letter word built on the root DORS (“back”). It appeared in the June 21, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
DORSAL
DORS**DORSmeans “back”
In a sentence
Most people, if they saw a shark's DORSAL fin while swimming, would experience panic.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Pertaining to, on or situated near the back (adjective)” has the answer DORSAL (6 letters), built on the root DORS, which means “back”. Browse the full June 21, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.