Anagram

usgb/ˈænəɡræm/
noun

A word or phrase created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

The word 'cinema' is an anagram of 'iceman'.
Visual representation of "anagram" - A word or phrase created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

Often appears as...

  • solve the anagram
  • create an anagram
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Word Play

Anagrams are often used in puzzles and games for entertainment.

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The crossword puzzle included an anagram for us to figure out.
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Cognitive Exercise

Creating anagrams can be a way to exercise your brain and improve vocabulary.

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She challenged herself to create an anagram of 'conversation'.
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Literary Device

Authors may use anagrams to add depth to character names or to hide meanings.

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The villain's name was an anagram, revealing his true identity.
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