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Political and social disorder; a society without government or laws (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Political and social disorder; a society without government or laws (noun)”? The solution is ANARCHY, a 7-letter word built on the root ARCH (“rule, govern”). It appeared in the November 6, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
ANARCHY
**ARCH*ARCHmeans “rule, govern”
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In a sentence

Does Linda think a system of laws is preferable to ANARCHY, where there are no rules or order?

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Political and social disorder; a society without government or laws (noun)” has the answer ANARCHY (7 letters), built on the root ARCH, which means “rule, govern”. Browse the full November 6, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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