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A new convert to a belief, religion, etc.; a beginner or a novice; a newcomer (noun)
USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen November 5, 2026
Answer
NEOPHYTE
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The Root
NEOmeans “new”
In a sentence: Sister Maria was a NEOPHYTE in the convent because of her youth and inexperience.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “A new convert to a belief, religion, etc.; a beginner or a novice; a newcomer (noun)” has the answer NEOPHYTE (8 letters), built on the root NEO, which means “new”. See the full November 5, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.
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