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To nominate or select; to specify, point out, show or name (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 9 letters · last seen June 30, 2026

Answer
DESIGNATE
DESIGNATE · 9 letters · puzzle shows **SIGN***
The Root
SIGNmeans “mark”

In a sentence: Susan will DESIGNATE Maria as her replacement during her six weeks of convalescence.

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The Rootonym clue “To nominate or select; to specify, point out, show or name (verb)” has the answer DESIGNATE (9 letters), built on the root SIGN, which means “mark”. See the full June 30, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.