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A harbinger; forerunner; person or thing that indicates or suggests something to come (noun)

USA Today Rootonym clue · 9 letters · last seen September 2, 2026

Answer
PRECURSOR
PRECURSOR · 9 letters · puzzle shows ***CUR***
The Root
CURmeans “run”

In a sentence: Barb likes to see crocuses that are always a PRECURSOR to spring and warmer weather.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “A harbinger; forerunner; person or thing that indicates or suggests something to come (noun)” has the answer PRECURSOR (9 letters), built on the root CUR, which means “run”. See the full September 2, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.