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To signify or suggest in addition to the explicit meaning (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To signify or suggest in addition to the explicit meaning (verb)”? The solution is CONNOTE, a 7-letter word built on the root NOT (“know”). It appeared in the October 4, 2026 (Sunday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
CONNOTE
***NOT*NOTmeans “know”
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In a sentence

Tim sends flowers to Ann because he hopes they will CONNOTE his romantic feelings for her.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To signify or suggest in addition to the explicit meaning (verb)” has the answer CONNOTE (7 letters), built on the root NOT, which means “know”. Browse the full October 4, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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