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To make a god or goddess of; to exalt to the rank of divine character (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To make a god or goddess of; to exalt to the rank of divine character (verb)”? The solution is DEIFY, a 5-letter word built on the root DEI (“God”). It appeared in the October 11, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
DEIFY
DEI**DEImeans “God”
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In a sentence

Didn't early Egyptians DEIFY animals and people when they felt a spiritual connection?

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To make a god or goddess of; to exalt to the rank of divine character (verb)” has the answer DEIFY (5 letters), built on the root DEI, which means “God”. Browse the full October 11, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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