Position or standing one occupies in the opinion of others; a place in public esteem (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Position or standing one occupies in the opinion of others; a place in public esteem (noun)”? The solution is REPUTATION, a 10-letter word built on the root PUT (“think, reckon, consider”). It appeared in the July 27, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
Linda earned a REPUTATION as a fine administrator because of her organizational skills.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Position or standing one occupies in the opinion of others; a place in public esteem (noun)” has the answer REPUTATION (10 letters), built on the root PUT, which means “think, reckon, consider”. Browse the full July 27, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.