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To examine or cut; to analyze bit by bit (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To examine or cut; to analyze bit by bit (verb)”? The solution is DISSECT, a 7-letter word built on the root SECT (“cut”). It appeared in the October 3, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
DISSECT
***SECTSECTmeans “cut”
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In a sentence

As a part of Mimi's biology class, she and her partner are required to DISSECT a frog.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To examine or cut; to analyze bit by bit (verb)” has the answer DISSECT (7 letters), built on the root SECT, which means “cut”. Browse the full October 3, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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