USA Today Rootonym July 7, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Tuesday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
To deny the truth of; to state the opposite of what is said; to disagree (verb)
Jeff considers it extremely rude to ________ either of his parents in public.
Opposite in nature, position, direction or character; unfavorable (adjective)
The lifeguard cautioned children not to swim in a direction ________ to waves.
To compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; to note opposite qualities (verb)
Warm temperatures today certainly ________ with the cooler weather yesterday.
An unusually prolonged dispute or discussion concerning a matter of opposing views; argument (noun)
Ellen was distressed by the heated ________ at the meeting and hopes for a resolution soon.
About this puzzle
This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on July 7, 2026. Each card shows the masked word as it appears in the puzzle, the shared root with its meaning, the full answer, and the definition. Tap any definition to open that word's page with its example sentence.