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Unable to come up with original thought; unimaginative (adjective)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Unable to come up with original thought; unimaginative (adjective)”? The solution is UNCREATIVE, a 10-letter word built on the root CREA (“make, create”). It appeared in the June 16, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
UNCREATIVE
**CREA****CREAmeans “make, create”

In a sentence

Anne is UNCREATIVE and she relies on her friends to help with themes for birthday parties.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Unable to come up with original thought; unimaginative (adjective)” has the answer UNCREATIVE (10 letters), built on the root CREA, which means “make, create”. Browse the full June 16, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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