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Palindrome

What is a Palindrome?

A palindrome is a word or words that can be read the same way backwards as they can be read forwards. Palindromes should not be confused with anagrams, which are words that share the same letters. For example:

• "Dr. Awkard" is a palindrome because its letters read the same forwards as they do backwards.
• "Dormitory" and "dirty room" are anagrams because they share the same letters.

Palindromes are for fun. They provide a unique challenge for those who wish to attempt them.

Examples of Palindromes (Simple)

• Bob
• Civic
• Dad
• Kayak
• Mom
• Radar

Examples of Palindromes (Intermediate)

• Bird rib
• Dammit I'm mad
• Go dog
• He did eh
• I prefer pi
• Late metal

Examples of Palindromes (Advanced)

• Elba Kramer saw I was remarkable
• Evil rats on no star live
• Lisa Bonet ate no basil
• Marge lets send a sadness telegram
• No it is open on one position
• Some men interpret nine memos

A Quick Test

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• You will score at least 5 points for a correct answer.
• You will score bonus points for answering the questions quickly.
• Be careful though. Wrong answers score 0 points.
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