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Negligent, lax or careless in performing one's duty or business (adjective)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 6 letters · last seen September 16, 2026

Answer
REMISS
REMISS · 6 letters · puzzle shows **MISS
The Root
MISSmeans “send”

In a sentence: Kate was not REMISS in promptly writing a thank-you note for the gift.

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The Rootonym clue “Negligent, lax or careless in performing one's duty or business (adjective)” has the answer REMISS (6 letters), built on the root MISS, which means “send”. See the full September 16, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.