alphagram

English

Etymology

Apparently a blend of alphabetical +‎ anagram; see also -gram.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈæl.fəˌɡɹæm/

Noun

alphagram (plural alphagrams)

  1. The letters of a word, or any other set of letters, arranged in alphabetical order.
Examples

The alphagram of the word alphabetical is AAABCEHILLPT

Usage notes

  • This term is particularly common among competitive players of the Scrabble board game.

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See also

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