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To refuse to grant, request, take, demand or use; to rebuff; to deny (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 6 letters · last seen September 10, 2026

Answer
REJECT
REJECT · 6 letters · puzzle shows **JECT
The Root
JECTmeans “throw, cast”

In a sentence: How can Connie REJECT this bouquet just because she dislikes autumn colors?

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To refuse to grant, request, take, demand or use; to rebuff; to deny (verb)” has the answer REJECT (6 letters), built on the root JECT, which means “throw, cast”. See the full September 10, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.