Meaning
A word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Late 16th century, either from Middle French anagramme or Latin anagramma, formed on Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, “up, back”) + γράμμα (grámma, “letter”). Analyzable as ana- (“up, back”) + -gram (“letter”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
anagrammatizeanagrammatiseacrosticamphibologismamphibolycalembourcharadeconundrumcorruptionequivocality
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: