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To revoke or cancel by a contrary order (verb)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 11 letters · last seen August 22, 2026

Answer
COUNTERMAND
COUNTERMAND · 11 letters · puzzle shows COUNTER****
The Root
COUNTERmeans “against' (prefix)”

In a sentence: The senior officer did not COUNTERMAND his lieutenant's order due to an excellent decision.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “To revoke or cancel by a contrary order (verb)” has the answer COUNTERMAND (11 letters), built on the root COUNTER, which means “against' (prefix)”. See the full August 22, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.