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Inclined to be silent or secretive: uncommunicative; restrained in expression or presentation (adjective)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen August 1, 2026

Answer
RETICENT
RETICENT · 8 letters · puzzle shows **TIC***
The Root
TICmeans “be silent”

In a sentence: Karen is RETICENT to comment on Jake's behavior since he has a terrible temper.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Inclined to be silent or secretive: uncommunicative; restrained in expression or presentation (adjective)” has the answer RETICENT (8 letters), built on the root TIC, which means “be silent”. See the full August 1, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.