USA Today Rootonym October 24, 2026 Answers

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

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A star that becomes much brighter then gradually fades to its original intensity over a period of time (noun)Root NOV · 4 lettersView Answers

Keenness of insight or judgment; mental sharpness; shrewdness (noun)Root ACU · 6 lettersView Answers

Pertaining to passions and appetites of the flesh or body; sensual (adjective)Root CARN · 6 lettersView Answers

Woman or girl much admired for her beauty and charm (noun)Root BEL · 5 lettersView Answers

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This page lists all 4 root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on October 24, 2026, a Saturday. 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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