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To maintain as true; to assert or declare positively (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To maintain as true; to assert or declare positively (verb)”? The solution is AFFIRM, a 6-letter word built on the root FIRM (“strong, steadfast”). It appeared in the October 18, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
AFFIRM
**FIRMFIRMmeans “strong, steadfast”
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In a sentence

A notary public can legally AFFIRM that a signature on a document is legitimate.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To maintain as true; to assert or declare positively (verb)” has the answer AFFIRM (6 letters), built on the root FIRM, which means “strong, steadfast”. Browse the full October 18, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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