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plural anagrinds
(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. quotations examples
This is really good. Esp. the beard clue, and 2D, except I don't see the purpose of the scare quotes around 'fantastic' -- there must be a better anagrind for this -- diabolical? weird?
2000, Melvin Hochster, “FSSC #5: results”, in rec.puzzles.crosswords (Usenet)
The surface isn't quite ideal: for the candymaker to eat the candy ... but confection is good for anagrind, I see upon checking ... same as concoction.
2007, Flying Tortoise, “PCWC 172 - And the winner is .....”, in rec.puzzles.crosswords (Usenet)
"Oldster maybe, but she can drag man away" (7) anag(drag man): definition too vague and weakish anagrind.
2007, Ilan Caron, “SCWC 27: results”, in rec.puzzles.crosswords (Usenet)