Rootwords hints and answer for 17 October 2026
Today's Rootwords is built on the root CIRC, meaning “ring or around”. Add prefixes and suffixes to build as many real words as you can.
Play today's RootwordsHints
Hint 1 — the rootEvery answer contains CIRC (ring or around).
Hint 2 — how manyThere are 8 words to find.
Hint 3 — the longestThe longest is 11 letters.
Answer
Reveal the answer for 17 October 2026
Every valid word
- CIRCLE
- CIRCUIT
- CIRCULAR
- CIRCUS
- CIRCULATE
- CIRCULATION
- ENCIRCLE
- SEMICIRCLE
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