USA Today Rootonym October 19, 2026 Answers

Monday puzzle · 4 root words. Tap “View Answers” on any word to reveal its solution, root, and example.

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Having a false look of truth, fairness or genuineness (adjective)Root SPEC · 8 lettersView Answers

To indulge in conjectural thought; to suppose or wonder; to buy and sell stocks at risk (verb)Root SPEC · 9 lettersView Answers

Treatment with contempt or rudeness; a lack of esteem; discourtesy; impoliteness (noun)Root SPECT · 10 lettersView Answers

Watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; heedful of circumstances or consequences (adjective)Root SPECT · 11 lettersView Answers

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This page lists all 4 root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on October 19, 2026, a Monday. Each Rootonym word is built on a Latin or Greek root; tap View Answers next to any word to open its solution page, where you'll see the full answer, the root and what it means, and an example sentence.

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