USA Today Rootonym October 19, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Monday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
Having a false look of truth, fairness or genuineness (adjective)
Jon tried to justify his poor judgment by using ________ reasoning and Martin just laughed.
To indulge in conjectural thought; to suppose or wonder; to buy and sell stocks at risk (verb)
Matt's doctor could only ________ as to the origin of the pain without diagnostic testing.
Treatment with contempt or rudeness; a lack of esteem; discourtesy; impoliteness (noun)
That spoiled child showed an outrageous display of ________ toward her parents.
Watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; heedful of circumstances or consequences (adjective)
Jake's parents urged him to be ________ when making important decisions.
About this puzzle
This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on October 19, 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.