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To give up or renounce, esp. in a voluntary, public or formal manner (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen August 11, 2026

Answer
ABDICATE
ABDICATE · 8 letters · puzzle shows **DICAT*
The Root
DICATmeans “declare, speak, say”

In a sentence: Due to medical issues, Sue needs to ABDICATE her office responsibilities to Maura.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To give up or renounce, esp. in a voluntary, public or formal manner (verb)” has the answer ABDICATE (8 letters), built on the root DICAT, which means “declare, speak, say”. See the full August 11, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.