Meaning of indirect anagram | Babel Free
Definitions
A cryptic device, forbidden in most publications, in which the word to be anagrammed is not present in the wordplay.
Examples
“... the importance of sound⟳ clues: how they must be syntactically correct⟳ and how we must shun the indirect anagram and other unfair devices.”
“Most setters do try⟳ to avoid⟳ indirect anagrams, though.”
“Never will you be expected to scramble a word that's not presented in the clue. Such a sin is known as the indirect anagram.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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