Anagram Circle Solver

Visualize letters in a ring to unlock hidden words. A proven technique recommended by cryptic crossword experts worldwide.

Type letters from your anagram clue (max 15)

Enter letters above to see them in a circle

Your brain will thank you

Why Use an Anagram Circle?

The anagram circle (or anagram ring) is a classic technique recommended by cryptic crossword experts and puzzle solvers worldwide. By arranging letters in a circle rather than a line, your brain can see letter combinations from multiple starting points, breaking free from the constraints of left-to-right reading.

This non-linear visualization helps your mind naturally spot patterns and word possibilities that are invisible when letters are arranged in a row. It's the difference between seeing "AELPS" and immediately recognizing it could be "LEAPS", "PALES", "SEPAL", or "PEALS".

Benefits of Visual Anagram Solving
  • Better pattern recognition: Your brain can see letter combinations from multiple starting points
  • Non-linear thinking: Breaking away from left-to-right reading helps spot hidden words
  • Visual shuffling: Rearranging letters in a circle makes different patterns emerge naturally
  • Proven technique: Recommended by cryptic crossword experts and puzzle solvers worldwide
  • No spoilers: Find the answer yourself instead of having a computer solve it for you
How to Use This Tool
  1. Type your jumbled letters in the input field (letters only)
  2. Watch as letters arrange themselves in a perfect circle
  3. Click "Shuffle" or press Spacebar to randomly rearrange the letters
  4. Look for word patterns emerging from any starting point
  5. Use the rotation feature to mentally test different letter combinations

Pro tip: Focus on common letter combinations like -ING, -TION, -ED, or starting consonant clusters like ST-, TR-, BR-. These often anchor the word and make the rest fall into place.

Perfect For

Puzzle Enthusiasts

  • Cryptic crossword solvers
  • Quick crossword anagrams
  • Word game players (Scrabble, Words With Friends)
  • Jumble puzzle fans

Visual Learners

  • Students practicing vocabulary
  • ESL learners exploring English
  • Anyone who thinks better visually
  • People who want to solve it themselves

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