Anagram
Definition
An anagram uses exactly the same letters in a new order, such as STARE, RATES, and TEARS. Anagram awareness helps when you have the right letters in the wrong positions.
Why it matters
When yellow tiles confirm letters but not positions, anagram thinking lets you enumerate valid rearrangements quickly.
Examples
- LISTEN and SILENT.
- STARE, RATES, TEARS, ASTER.
Best practices
- With several yellows, brainstorm anagrams that satisfy position constraints.
- Practise anagramming common letter sets.
Frequently asked
How do anagrams help with yellows?
Yellows tell you a letter is present but misplaced; anagrams are the set of legal repositions.