Helpful companions while you play with words: clean pasted text with the Whitespace and Formatting Cleaner (how to use), split or join lists via Text ↔ List Converter (workflow tips), brainstorm lines with the Random Text Generator, check length limits in the Word and Character Counter (quick guide), tidy casing using the Case Converter (best practices), or sort large result sets with the Alphabetizer (learn natural sort). For pattern checks like palindromes, open the Palindromic Word Finder (detection tips).
What the Anagram Generator does
- Fast scrambles: Generate full anagrams or subsets by word length, then quickly sort or deduplicate with the Alphabetizer.
- Smart filters: Choose starts with, ends with, contains, and length range to focus results. Pair with Random Synonym Finder to refine wording.
- Locked letters and wildcards: Fix certain characters while allowing others to float, or add placeholders for unknowns.
- Real words only: Option to validate against a dictionary for cleaner lists, then check readability in the Readability Score Checker (guide).
- Copy and export: One click to copy, or export text or JSON for future use. Convert formats later with the JSON ↔ YAML ↔ TOML Converter.
- Private by design: Everything runs in your browser and stays on your device.
Quick start
- Open the Anagram Generator.
- Enter a word or phrase. Toggle phrase mode to ignore spaces and punctuation.
- Set a length range. Add starts with or contains filters if needed.
- Lock letters that must appear and insert wildcards where you are flexible.
- Copy or export the list. Use the Text ↔ List Converter to format it for notes or spreadsheets, then paste into the Flashcard Creator for study decks.
Examples that work well
- Crossword constraints: 7 letters, starts with C, contains A and R. For clue quality, sanity check reading level with the Readability Score Checker.
- Scrabble training: 2 letter gaps allowed, lock high scoring letters. Track practice with the Typing Speed Test for quicker recognition.
- Naming prompts: Rearrange a theme word to spark brand name ideas, then evaluate alternatives in the Random Synonym Finder.
- Creative writing: Derive anagrams to title sections or chapter epigraphs. Then check symmetry with the Palindromic Word Finder or play with Pig Latin for tone experiments.
Clean inputs, better outputs
Start by normalizing text using the Whitespace Cleaner and removing blanks with Remove Empty Lines (why it matters). If you keep multiple versions, label them in a quick table using the Quick Table Generator. For symbol and Unicode checks, use Symbol and Character Info (Unicode tips).
Accessibility and sharing tips
- Readable lists: Keep short line lengths and clear separators. If publishing, skim the tone and synonym guide to avoid repetition.
- Alt text: When sharing screenshots, add short alt text like anagram list for letters AEGIMNR.
- Export: Prefer text export for quick edits and JSON if you plan to merge lists later. For large sets, preview a sortable view with the CSV Viewer & Editor.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the tool support phrase anagrams
- Yes. Enable phrase mode to ignore spaces and punctuation during generation, with options to reinsert spacing styles afterward.
- Can I prioritize higher scoring words
- Yes. Use the scoring hint toggle to sort by a basic letter score heuristic that resembles Scrabble values. For ranking beyond score, sort results A to Z with the Alphabetizer.
- How can I narrow a very long list
- Use length ranges, starts with or ends with filters, and lock or exclude certain letters. You can also limit to real words. Afterward, use the Text ↔ List Converter to chunk or regroup items.
- Will my text be uploaded anywhere
- No. The generator runs locally in your browser for speed and privacy.