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Something erected in memory of a person or event, as a building, pillar or statue (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Something erected in memory of a person or event, as a building, pillar or statue (noun)”? The solution is MONUMENT, a 8-letter word built on the root MON (“warn, remind, advise”). It appeared in the August 10, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
MONUMENT
MON*****MONmeans “warn, remind, advise”
In a sentence
Karen plans to see more than one MONUMENT that honors American heritage in Washington.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Something erected in memory of a person or event, as a building, pillar or statue (noun)” has the answer MONUMENT (8 letters), built on the root MON, which means “warn, remind, advise”. Browse the full August 10, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.