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Small starlike symbol used as a reference mark (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Small starlike symbol used as a reference mark (noun)”? The solution is ASTERISK, a 8-letter word built on the root ASTER (“star”). It appeared in the November 13, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
ASTERISK
ASTER***ASTERmeans “star”
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In a sentence

Laura marked two paragraphs with an ASTERISK and underlined key words for her employer.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Small starlike symbol used as a reference mark (noun)” has the answer ASTERISK (8 letters), built on the root ASTER, which means “star”. Browse the full November 13, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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