USA Today Rootonym September 16, 2026 Answers
Wednesday puzzle · 4 root words. Tap “View Answers” on any word to reveal its solution, root, and example.
Death or decrease; the end of existence or operation; termination (noun)View Answers
Fee paid to an agent for a transaction or service; a formal order or authorization to perform duties (noun)View Answers
Negligent, lax or careless in performing one's duty or business (adjective)View Answers
Representative or agent sent on a task to discuss or promote an interest; delegate (noun)View Answers
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This page lists all 4 root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on September 16, 2026, a Wednesday. 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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