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Careful to consider all options and possible consequences; watchful and cautious (adjective)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 11 letters · last seen August 7, 2026

Answer
CIRCUMSPECT
CIRCUMSPECT · 11 letters · puzzle shows CIRCUM*****
The Root
CIRCUMmeans “on all sides, around' (prefix)”

In a sentence: Annie's professor counseled her to be CIRCUMSPECT in making critical choices.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Careful to consider all options and possible consequences; watchful and cautious (adjective)” has the answer CIRCUMSPECT (11 letters), built on the root CIRCUM, which means “on all sides, around' (prefix)”. See the full August 7, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.