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Someone who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics or logic (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Someone who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics or logic (noun)”? The solution is PHILOSOPHER, a 11-letter word built on the root PHIL (“loving, fond”). It appeared in the September 22, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
PHILOSOPHER
PHIL*******PHILmeans “loving, fond”
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In a sentence

The popular PHILOSOPHER holds interesting discussions probing intellectual mysteries.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Someone who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics or logic (noun)” has the answer PHILOSOPHER (11 letters), built on the root PHIL, which means “loving, fond”. Browse the full September 22, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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