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Not having made a will; not disposed of by a will (adjective)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 9 letters · last seen July 22, 2026

Answer
INTESTATE
INTESTATE · 9 letters · puzzle shows **TEST***
The Root
TESTATmeans “make a will”

In a sentence: Lawyers urge clients to sign legal documents to avoid dying INTESTATE and facing probate.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Not having made a will; not disposed of by a will (adjective)” has the answer INTESTATE (9 letters), built on the root TESTAT, which means “make a will”. See the full July 22, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.