anagrind

English

Etymology

Contraction of anagram indicator.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹɪnd/

Noun

anagrind (plural anagrinds)

  1. (among cryptic crossword enthusiasts) Part of a cryptic crossword clue indicating that the letters of another word or phrase in the clue should be anagrammed.
    • 2000, Melvin Hochster, “FSSC #5: results”, in rec.puzzles.crosswords (Usenet):
      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?
    • 2007, Flying Tortoise, “PCWC 172 - And the winner is .....”, in rec.puzzles.crosswords (Usenet):
      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.
    • 2007, Ilan Caron, “SCWC 27: results”, in rec.puzzles.crosswords (Usenet):
      "Oldster maybe, but she can drag man away" (7) anag(drag man): definition too vague and weakish anagrind.
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