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Gentle reproof or scolding; counsel, advice or caution against something (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 10 letters · last seen August 10, 2026

Answer
ADMONITION
ADMONITION · 10 letters · puzzle shows **MONIT***
The Root
MONITmeans “warn, remind, advise”

In a sentence: Dena remembers her dad's ADMONITION to be very cautious while driving in snow!

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The Rootonym clue “Gentle reproof or scolding; counsel, advice or caution against something (noun)” has the answer ADMONITION (10 letters), built on the root MONIT, which means “warn, remind, advise”. See the full August 10, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.