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To assert the opposite or contrary of; to imply a denial of (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To assert the opposite or contrary of; to imply a denial of (verb)”? The solution is CONTRADICT, a 10-letter word built on the root CONTRA (“opposite, against”). It appeared in the November 7, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
CONTRADICT
CONTRA****CONTRAmeans “opposite, against”
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In a sentence
The journalist wrote that the politician's statement today did CONTRADICT his earlier position.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To assert the opposite or contrary of; to imply a denial of (verb)” has the answer CONTRADICT (10 letters), built on the root CONTRA, which means “opposite, against”. Browse the full November 7, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.
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