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Symphonic or orchestral; pertaining to a harmonious combination of sounds and instruments (adjective)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Symphonic or orchestral; pertaining to a harmonious combination of sounds and instruments (adjective)”? The solution is PHILHARMONIC, a 12-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
PHILHARMONIC
PHIL********PHILmeans “loving, fond”
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In a sentence

Patrons subscribe to the local PHILHARMONIC Society because they are passionate about music.

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The Rootonym clue “Symphonic or orchestral; pertaining to a harmonious combination of sounds and instruments (adjective)” has the answer PHILHARMONIC (12 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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