USA Today Rootonym August 11, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Tuesday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
To give up or renounce, esp. in a voluntary, public or formal manner (verb)
Due to medical issues, Sue needs to ________ her office responsibilities to Maura.
Complete devotion for a purpose or special use; inscription to a person (noun)
Lucy shows ________ to her religion because she attends daily church services.
Characteristic of someone exercising absolute power or authority; imperious (adjective)
The stern manager spoke in ________ tones leaving no room for a discussion.
Formal accusation; any charge, serious criticism or cause for blame (noun)
The grand jury presented an ________ against the accused who had committed so many felonies.
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This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on August 11, 2026. Each card shows the masked word as it appears in the puzzle, the shared root with its meaning, the full answer, and the definition. Tap any definition to open that word's page with its example sentence.