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To rule over or to control; to be the major factor or influence (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To rule over or to control; to be the major factor or influence (verb)”? The solution is DOMINATE, a 8-letter word built on the root DOMIN (“lord, master”). It appeared in the September 20, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
DOMINATE
DOMIN***DOMINmeans “lord, master”
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In a sentence

Pam's father really does DOMINATE his family, and he makes even the smallest decisions for them.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To rule over or to control; to be the major factor or influence (verb)” has the answer DOMINATE (8 letters), built on the root DOMIN, which means “lord, master”. Browse the full September 20, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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