Cryptic crosswords signal anagrams with indicator words: MIXED, SCRAMBLED, CONFUSED, BROKEN, UPSET, ANEW. Example: 'Listen, confused, to become quiet (6)' — LISTEN = letters, CONFUSED = indicator, SILENT = answer (6 letters, meaning quiet). Identify indicator, extract letters, filter by length.
How to Use This Tool
Find the anagram indicator word in the clue
Extract the letters to rearrange from the clue text
Enter letters and filter to exact answer length
Match results against the clue definition part
Exact mode always — crossword answers use every given letter
Complete Anagram Indicator Words
MIXED, SCRAMBLED, CONFUSED, BROKEN, UPSET, CHANGED, ANEW, NOVEL, CRAZY, WILD, MOVING, REARRANGED, JUMBLED, TWISTED, REVISED, ALTERED, REFORMED, TRANSFORMED, IN DISARRAY, ODDLY, STRANGELY, DISTURBED, SHAKEN, STIRRED. Any of these in a clue signals an anagram. Recognizing them quickly is a core cryptic crossword skill.
The clue contains an indicator word (mixed, scrambled, confused) signaling that nearby letters must be anagrammed. The anagram produces the answer.
What words indicate an anagram in a crossword clue?
MIXED, SCRAMBLED, CONFUSED, BROKEN, WILD, DRUNK, MAD, ABOUT, AROUND, STRANGELY, ODDLY, REFORMED, CHANGED \u2014 any word implying rearrangement.
How do I solve an anagram crossword clue?
1. Find the anagram indicator. 2. Identify the letters being anagrammed (adjacent to indicator). 3. Enter those letters in our solver. 4. Filter by answer length from crossing squares.
Do American crosswords use anagram clues?
Rarely \u2014 American crosswords typically use definition or synonym clues. British cryptic crosswords use anagram clues in approximately 25-35% of all clues.
What if multiple words fit my anagram?
Use crossing letters from other completed answers to narrow down. The intersecting letter must match one of our results for the correct answer.
What length should I filter to for crossword solving?
Count the empty squares in your crossword grid for that answer. Set the minimum length filter to that exact number.
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About Anagram Crossword Solver
Solve crossword anagram clues instantly. Spot indicator words like MIXED, SCRAMBLED, CONFUSED. Enter the letters, filter by answer length, match to Our tool searches 270,000+ words including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (TWL), SOWPODS international word list, and standard English dictionaries. All processing happens in your browser — results appear in under 200ms with complete privacy. No data is ever transmitted to any server.
This tool works for Scrabble, Wordle, Words With Friends, Daily Jumble, Boggle, Bananagrams, NYT Spelling Bee, crosswords, and any word game requiring letter-based word finding. Use Subset mode for finding any words from your available letters. Use Exact mode when every input letter must appear in the result (Jumble puzzles, Text Twist).
How to Get Best Results
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Letter Order Irrelevant
Type letters as they appear — any sequence. The algorithm counts frequencies, not sequences. LISTEN and TINSEL produce identical results.
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Use ? for Wildcards
Type ? for blank tiles or unknown letters. Each wildcard tries all 26 possibilities simultaneously — still under 200ms total.
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Sort by Scrabble Score
Sort results by Scrabble Score to find your highest-value play immediately. Highest point words appear at the top.
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Filter by Length
Use length tabs to filter to exactly the word length you need. 5 letters for Wordle. 7 letters for Scrabble bingos.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do crossword anagram clues work?
The clue contains an indicator word (mixed, scrambled, confused) signaling that nearby letters must be anagrammed. The anagram produces the answer.
What words indicate an anagram in a crossword clue?
MIXED, SCRAMBLED, CONFUSED, BROKEN, WILD, DRUNK, MAD, ABOUT, AROUND, STRANGELY, ODDLY, REFORMED, CHANGED \u2014 any word implying rearrangement.
How do I solve an anagram crossword clue?
1. Find the anagram indicator. 2. Identify the letters being anagrammed (adjacent to indicator). 3. Enter those letters in our solver. 4. Filter by answer length from crossing squares.
Do American crosswords use anagram clues?
Rarely \u2014 American crosswords typically use definition or synonym clues. British cryptic crosswords use anagram clues in approximately 25-35% of all clues.
What if multiple words fit my anagram?
Use crossing letters from other completed answers to narrow down. The intersecting letter must match one of our results for the correct answer.
What length should I filter to for crossword solving?
Count the empty squares in your crossword grid for that answer. Set the minimum length filter to that exact number.