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Holding or sticking together; logically connected (adjective)

USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen August 8, 2026

Answer
COHERENT
COHERENT · 8 letters · puzzle shows **HER***
The Root
HERmeans “stick, hold fast”

In a sentence: Frank explained the situation in such a COHERENT manner that Keith completely understood.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Holding or sticking together; logically connected (adjective)” has the answer COHERENT (8 letters), built on the root HER, which means “stick, hold fast”. See the full August 8, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.