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With both male and female characteristics in one; hermaphroditic (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “With both male and female characteristics in one; hermaphroditic (adjective)”? The solution is ANDROGYNOUS, a 11-letter word built on the root ANDR (“man”). It appeared in the September 4, 2026 (Friday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
ANDROGYNOUS
ANDR*******ANDRmeans “man”
In a sentence
A male seahorse is an example of an ANDROGYNOUS parent because he carries the babies.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “With both male and female characteristics in one; hermaphroditic (adjective)” has the answer ANDROGYNOUS (11 letters), built on the root ANDR, which means “man”. Browse the full September 4, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.