An anagram is a word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of a different word or phrase, typically using all the original letters exactly once. For example, the word "anagram" itself can be rearranged to form "nag a ram". Anagrams can be used in writing for a variety of purposes, including to provide humor, embed mystery, and create a new identity. Anagrams can be created as a commentary on the subject, a parody, a criticism, or satire. They may also be a synonym of the original word. Anagrams can change part of speech, such as the adjective "silent" to the verb "listen". Anagrams can be used for comedy, to rephrase the obvious, or to embed a hidden message. People mainly make anagrams just for fun, but sometimes they’re used as pseudonyms or codes. Anagrams are a great way to make a commentary about a particular subject.