Pertaining to ships, sailors or navigation (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Pertaining to ships, sailors or navigation (adjective)”? The solution is NAUTICAL, a 8-letter word built on the root NAU (“ship, sailor”). It appeared in the August 15, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
NAUTICAL
NAU*****NAUmeans “ship, sailor”
In a sentence
The midshipman, dressed in his NAUTICAL uniform, carried a large duffle bag.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Pertaining to ships, sailors or navigation (adjective)” has the answer NAUTICAL (8 letters), built on the root NAU, which means “ship, sailor”. Browse the full August 15, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.