Pertaining to sailors, ships or navigation (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Pertaining to sailors, ships or navigation (adjective)”? The solution is NAUTICAL, a 8-letter word built on the root NAU (“ship, sailor”). It appeared in the August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
NAUTICAL
NAU*****NAUmeans “ship, sailor”
In a sentence
A crew member used essential NAUTICAL knots to secure ropes on the deck of the vessel.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Pertaining to sailors, ships or navigation (adjective)” has the answer NAUTICAL (8 letters), built on the root NAU, which means “ship, sailor”. Browse the full August 5, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.