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To praise highly: extol; to write or speak, especially in honor of the deceased (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To praise highly: extol; to write or speak, especially in honor of the deceased (verb)”? The solution is EULOGIZE, a 8-letter word built on the root EU (“good, well' (prefix)”). It appeared in the October 8, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
EULOGIZE
EU******EUmeans “good, well' (prefix)”
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In a sentence

Susan plans to EULOGIZE her best friend, Ellen, at a testimonial dinner tonight.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To praise highly: extol; to write or speak, especially in honor of the deceased (verb)” has the answer EULOGIZE (8 letters), built on the root EU, which means “good, well' (prefix)”. Browse the full October 8, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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