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Person who exercises a ruler's power in a kingdom during a sovereign's absence (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 6 letters · last seen October 13, 2026

Answer
REGENT
REGENT · 6 letters · puzzle shows REG***
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The Root
REGmeans “rule, govern, straight, right”

In a sentence: Since the queen was ill, her REGENT issued necessary directives to monitor and maintain order.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Person who exercises a ruler's power in a kingdom during a sovereign's absence (noun)” has the answer REGENT (6 letters), built on the root REG, which means “rule, govern, straight, right”. See the full October 13, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.

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