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To bring under complete control; to master, enslave or conquer (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 9 letters · last seen June 27, 2026

Answer
SUBJUGATE
SUBJUGATE · 9 letters · puzzle shows SUB******
The Root
SUBmeans “under, below' (prefix)”

In a sentence: Judy knows she needs a strict trainer to SUBJUGATE and discipline her aggressive dog.

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The Rootonym clue “To bring under complete control; to master, enslave or conquer (verb)” has the answer SUBJUGATE (9 letters), built on the root SUB, which means “under, below' (prefix)”. See the full June 27, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.