Anagrind
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹɪnd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anagrind is a noun meaning (crosswording) Part of a cryptic crossword clue indicating that the letters of another word or phrase in the clue should be anagrammed.
Meaning
(crosswording) Part of a cryptic crossword clue indicating that the letters of another word or phrase in the clue should be anagrammed.
Example Sentences
"Oldster maybe, but she can drag man away" (7) anag(drag man): definition too vague and weakish anagrind.
The surface isn't quite ideal: for the candymaker to eat the candy ... but confection is good for anagrind, I see upon checking ... same as concoction.
This is really good. Esp. the beard clue, and 2D, except I don't see the purpose of the scare quotes around 'fantastic' -- there must be a better anagrind for this -- diabolical? weird?
Word Forms
- anagrinds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include across, agglutinative, subpuzzle, puzzle, trangram, agglutination.
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