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Palindromes - Palindrome Puzzles

A palindrome is a series of letters or numbers that reads the same backwards or forwards, such the 'A man, a plan, a canal, Panama'. Historical data, palindromic lists, and interesting factoids.
Palindromes
A palindrome is a word, verse, sentence or poem which reads the same backwards as it does forwards. Here, you'll find a selection of books featuring this form of wordplay. Most of these books are for younger readers, aged 9 to 12.
Palindrome and Semordnilap Checker
Just enter a word or phrase and hit the 'Reverse' button. If the result reads the same backwards as forwards, it's a palindrome. If it results in a different word, it's a semordnilap.
Palindrome - Glossary of Puzzling Terms
A palindrome is a word, verse, sentence or poem which reads the same backwards as it does forwards.
Fun-With-Words.com
Find out what palindromes are, browse some of the best, and learn how palindromes originated.
Neil/Fred's Gigantic List of Palindromes
A palindrome is a word or sentence which is the same forward and backward, e.g. 'RACE CAR'. Please note: This page is no longer being maintained but an impressive list of palindromes is still available. Links to other sites.
Palindromes (Part 1)
From ancient Greece to modern times. From your About.com Guide to Puzzles.
Palindromes (Part 2)
From the the ingenious to the inane. How long can you go? From your About.com Guide to Puzzles.
Political Palindromes
From PoliSat.Com, a collection of 'dromes satirizing various high-profile targets such as Bill Clinton, Pat Buchanan, and Donald Trump.
The Palindrome Quest
An old article (05/90) but with interesting observations about palindromic numbers. What's sp special about 196?
The Palindromist
Subscribe to this magazine for articles, cartoons, puzzles, and a contest. Readers are encouraged to submit their own palindromes for future issues.
Word.Net's Ambigram Website
What's an ambigram? Find out here. Don't miss the Ambigram Gallery.
Zo's Palindromes
Tons of palindromes created by an enthusiast who says "Sometimes a Palindrome can be a cool spiritual message."

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