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To withdraw formally from an association, alliance or federation (verb)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To withdraw formally from an association, alliance or federation (verb)”? The solution is SECEDE, a 6-letter word built on the root CED (“go, yield”). It appeared in the September 23, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
SECEDE
**CED*CEDmeans “go, yield”
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In a sentence

Donna wonders if southern California will ever SECEDE from northern California.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To withdraw formally from an association, alliance or federation (verb)” has the answer SECEDE (6 letters), built on the root CED, which means “go, yield”. Browse the full September 23, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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Coming earlier in time or order; preceding (adjective) Never before known or experienced; unparalleled; having no previous example (adjective) To admit or acknowledge, often grudgingly and/or unwillingly, as true, just or proper (verb)
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