Reversal indicators are clues that indicate turning the word around and reading it backwards. Some reversals are directional such as across or down clues. The list is ordered alphabetically by word length with shortest words first.

List of 88 reversal indicators for across and down clues

List of 37 reversal indicators for down clues only

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Most common word reversals

  • 1. About
  • 2. Over
  • 3. Around
  • 4. Back
  • 5. Left
  • 6. Turn
  • 7. Turned
  • 8. Return
  • 9. Round
  • 10. Reflection
  • 11. Contrary
  • 12. Retire
  • 13. Revolution
  • 14. Counter
  • 15. Turning
  • 16. Revolutionary
  • 17. Returning
  • 18. Rear
  • 19. Reverse
  • 20. Mounted
  • 21. Retired
  • 22. Retreat
  • 23. Rolling
  • 24. Backward
  • 25. Reflecting