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Characterized by or expressing ridicule, insult or mockery (adjective)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen July 16, 2026

Answer
DERISORY
DERISORY · 8 letters · puzzle shows **RIS***
The Root
RISmeans “laugh”

In a sentence: Vicky was offended by a DERISORY comment following her report at the company meeting.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Characterized by or expressing ridicule, insult or mockery (adjective)” has the answer DERISORY (8 letters), built on the root RIS, which means “laugh”. See the full July 16, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.