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Pertaining to, on or situated near the back (adjective)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 6 letters · last seen June 21, 2026

Answer
DORSAL
DORSAL · 6 letters · puzzle shows DORS**
The Root
DORSmeans “back”

In a sentence: Most people, if they saw a shark's DORSAL fin while swimming, would experience panic.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Pertaining to, on or situated near the back (adjective)” has the answer DORSAL (6 letters), built on the root DORS, which means “back”. See the full June 21, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.