USA Today Rootonym November 15, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Sunday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
Generally awkward, clumsy; lacking skill or aptitude, esp. for a particular task (adjective)
Fred recognized his ________ ability to properly seal pipes and called a plumber.
Able to use both hands equally well and with ease (adjective)
The crowd cheered for the ________ hitter who hit a home run to win the game!
Something suspended, especially a hanging jewel or ornament (noun)
Melanie always wears an unusual ________ that had originally belonged to her aunt.
A unit expressing the energy-producing value in food (noun)
Karen counts every ________ because she is determined to lose 10 pounds.
About this puzzle
This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on November 15, 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.