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To laugh at in scorn or with contempt; to mock or make fun of (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 6 letters · last seen July 16, 2026

Answer
DERIDE
DERIDE · 6 letters · puzzle shows **RID*
The Root
RIDmeans “laugh”

In a sentence: Grandma will DERIDE new gadgets as unacceptable and useless for her needs.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To laugh at in scorn or with contempt; to mock or make fun of (verb)” has the answer DERIDE (6 letters), built on the root RID, which means “laugh”. See the full July 16, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.