Palindrome Words
A palindrome is a word that reads the same forwards and backwards. From simple words like MOM and DAD to longer examples like RACECAR and KAYAK, palindromes are fascinating linguistic curiosities that appear in word games and puzzles.
Famous Palindrome Words
How Palindromes Work
R
A
C
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C
A
R
Read forward: RACECAR↔Read backward: RACECAR
7-Letter Palindromes(7 words)
6-Letter Palindromes(7 words)
5-Letter Palindromes(25 words)
4-Letter Palindromes(13 words)
3-Letter Palindromes(53 words)
Famous Palindrome Phrases
Beyond single words, these phrases read the same forwards and backwards (ignoring spaces and punctuation):
- "A man, a plan, a canal: Panama"
- "Was it a car or a cat I saw?"
- "Never odd or even"
- "Do geese see God?"
- "Mr. Owl ate my metal worm"
About Palindromes
The word "palindrome" comes from the Greek words "palin" (again) and "dromos" (way, direction). Palindromes have fascinated writers, mathematicians, and word game enthusiasts for centuries.
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, palindromes like KAYAK (16 points) and CIVIC (12 points) can be strategic plays, especially when you can read the word in either direction on the board.