"anagrind" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹɪnd/ Forms: anagrinds [plural]
Etymology: Contraction of anagram indicator. Etymology templates: {{m|en|anagram}} anagram, {{m|en|indicator}} indicator Head templates: {{en-noun}} anagrind (plural anagrinds)
  1. (among cryptic crossword enthusiasts) Part of a cryptic crossword clue indicating that the letters of another word or phrase in the clue should be anagrammed.
    Sense id: en-anagrind-en-noun-LpYn8Qv9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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