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To compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; to note opposite qualities (verb)

USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen July 7, 2026

Answer
CONTRAST
CONTRAST · 8 letters · puzzle shows CONTRA**
The Root
CONTRAmeans “opposite, against”

In a sentence: Warm temperatures today certainly CONTRAST with the cooler weather yesterday.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; to note opposite qualities (verb)” has the answer CONTRAST (8 letters), built on the root CONTRA, which means “opposite, against”. See the full July 7, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.