USA Today Rootonym September 12, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Saturday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
Division into two parts, groups or classes, esp. sharply distinguished or opposed (noun)
Carl and his classmates discussed the ________ between good and evil that occurs in "The Hunger Games."
A microorganism, especially a disease-causing bacterium (noun)
The ________ caused health issues for the elderly man who had little resistance to illness.
Incitement of public disorder or rebellion against a government (noun)
Police charged Larry with ________ due to his overt efforts to encourage mob chaos.
A greenish-blue coating that forms on brass, copper or bronze after long-time exposure to air (noun)
Anna prefers the patina and finish of ________ over wood on patio furniture.
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This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on September 12, 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.