USA Today Rootonym September 23, 2026 Answers
All 4 root words from the Wednesday Rootonym — each answer with its root and what the root means.
Coming earlier in time or order; preceding (adjective)
In Friday's ________ show, the singer performed for two hours and he will sing tonight as well.
To withdraw formally from an association, alliance or federation (verb)
Donna wonders if southern California will ever ________ from northern California.
To admit or acknowledge, often grudgingly and/or unwillingly, as true, just or proper (verb)
Ralph finally had to ________ that he did need a ride to get to a doctor appointment.
Never before known or experienced; unparalleled; having no previous example (adjective)
The decision to deny a victory was ________ but necessary due to two major violations.
About this puzzle
This page lists all root words from the USA Today Rootonym published on September 23, 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.