Home What is an Anagram? Advanced Anagramming The Anagram Times Anagram Hall of Fame Odds & Ends FAQ Search Contact Us
Practical Use of Anagrams
Here are some possible uses of anagrams in your life:
- In informal encryption: Replace each word (or line) of your document with its anagram. Of course, it doesn't give you military grade encryption but for most informal applications, anagrams are serviceable.
- In generating passwords: It's a good idea to have a separate password for each email account, online account, etc. What's difficult is having to remember all those passwords. Try using various anagrams of your favorite word or phrase as passwords.
- Anagrams are useful in securely recording secret numbers.
- In divination: Not sure of the best course of action? Whether to major in computer science or in philosophy at college... whether to start a comics store or a pet-sitting business? Let anagrams serve as your oracle. For example, if your name is Joe Smith, try anagramming "Joe Smith philosophy" and "Joe Smith computer science", and see what anagrams divine for you. Try these tips for finding great anagrams.
Do you have a suggestion for adding something to this page? Write to us at (words at wordsmith.org).
What's New | About Us | Awards & Articles | Site Map | Contribute
Tips on Finding Great Anagrams | Uses of Anagrams© 2008 Wordsmith.org