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To settle or determine by a court; to act by administration of justice (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To settle or determine by a court; to act by administration of justice (verb)”? The solution is ADJUDICATE, a 10-letter word built on the root JUDIC (“judge”). It appeared in the July 6, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
ADJUDICATE
**JUDIC***JUDICmeans “judge”
In a sentence
The mediator was able to successfully ADJUDICATE a fair resolution in the dispute.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To settle or determine by a court; to act by administration of justice (verb)” has the answer ADJUDICATE (10 letters), built on the root JUDIC, which means “judge”. Browse the full July 6, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.