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Debate, controversy or difference of opinion; a quarrel (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 7 letters · last seen July 27, 2026

Answer
DISPUTE
DISPUTE · 7 letters · puzzle shows ***PUT*
The Root
PUTmeans “think, reckon, consider”

In a sentence: A family DISPUTE causes bad feelings among siblings and their spouses.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Debate, controversy or difference of opinion; a quarrel (noun)” has the answer DISPUTE (7 letters), built on the root PUT, which means “think, reckon, consider”. See the full July 27, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.