Rootwords hints and answer for 6 August 2026
Today's Rootwords is built on the root RECT, meaning “straight or right”. Add prefixes and suffixes to build as many real words as you can.
Play today's RootwordsHints
Hint 1 — the rootEvery answer contains RECT (straight or right).
Hint 2 — how manyThere are 10 words to find.
Hint 3 — the longestThe longest is 10 letters.
Answer
Reveal the answer for 6 August 2026
Every valid word
- CORRECT
- DIRECT
- ERECT
- RECTIFY
- RECTANGLE
- RECTITUDE
- DIRECTOR
- DIRECTION
- CORRECTION
- ERECTION
Keep playing
A new Rootwords is published every day. Play today's puzzle, browse the Rootwords archive, or read our strategy guides.