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Having an overpowering appeal: enticing; alluring; tempting to possess (adjective)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 12 letters · last seen June 13, 2026

Answer
IRRESISTIBLE
IRRESISTIBLE · 12 letters · puzzle shows ****SIST****
The Root
SISTmeans “to stand, place”

In a sentence: The IRRESISTIBLE puppy licked Netty's hands and promptly curled up to sleep in her lap!

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Having an overpowering appeal: enticing; alluring; tempting to possess (adjective)” has the answer IRRESISTIBLE (12 letters), built on the root SIST, which means “to stand, place”. See the full June 13, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.