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Resulting from activity of living organisms; necessary for life (adjective)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Resulting from activity of living organisms; necessary for life (adjective)”? The solution is BIOGENIC, a 8-letter word built on the root BIO (“life”). It appeared in the November 14, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
BIOGENIC
BIO*****BIOmeans “life”
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In a sentence

Carl's teacher asked what marine sediments come from the BIOGENIC processes of living organisms.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Resulting from activity of living organisms; necessary for life (adjective)” has the answer BIOGENIC (8 letters), built on the root BIO, which means “life”. Browse the full November 14, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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