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To maintain as true; to assert or declare positively (verb)
USA Today Rootonym clue · 6 letters · last seen October 18, 2026
Answer
AFFIRM
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The Root
FIRMmeans “strong, steadfast”
In a sentence: A notary public can legally AFFIRM that a signature on a document is legitimate.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To maintain as true; to assert or declare positively (verb)” has the answer AFFIRM (6 letters), built on the root FIRM, which means “strong, steadfast”. See the full October 18, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.
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