Anagrammed Indian States
Main Adult
Tamil Nadu
Worry, disturb, or upset someone; a man or boy in relation to other siblings
Bother/Brother
This feline sensation, known for its perpetually displeased expression, became an internet star and meme favorite.
The Grumpy Cat
Epidemic
You're stuck behind countless cars and can't move, yet it's also the term for preserving fruit in sugary syrup—two uses, one simple word
Jam
At an Angle
Telangana
A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct
Beach/Breach
In Hindu mythology, this celestial animal serves as the mount for the god Shiva, symbolizing strength and virtue
Nandi the Bull
This extra section appears after the final chapter in many novels, giving readers a glimpse into what happens next or tying up loose ends.
Epilogue
A marine mammal with whiskers that barks and claps flippers shares its name with a stamp used to fasten an envelope
Seal
Tangle Webs
West Bengal
Moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops; cause the water or other liquid in (something) to run out
Rain/Drain
Born in 1996, was the first mammal successfully cloned from an adult cell, a breakthrough that captivated the public and ignited a global debate on the ethics of genetic engineering
Dolly the Sheep
A chronic neurological condition characterized by repeated surges of unusual electrical activity in the brain—it traces its name to a Greek word meaning 'seizure
Epilepsy
One meaning: a plump bird often served around festive gatherings. Another: a transcontinental republic whose main capital sits not far from the Bosphorus
Turkey
Red Harsh Panda
Andra Pradesh
Give medical care or attention to heal or cure; a statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action
Treat/Threat
During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this cephalopod achieved fame by accurately predicting match outcomes
Paul the Octopus
If someone is the perfect embodiment of a concept—be it bravery, kindness, or style—you'd use this single term to describe them
Epitome
This 5 letter terms mean either fresh idea or a lengthy piece of fiction and both definitions go by the exact same label
Novel
Launch Radar Shape
Arunachal Pradesh
Speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way; monetary aid given for a particular purpose
Rant/Grant
This fearless dog, a stray from Moscow, became a symbol of the Space Race in 1957 when she became the first animal to orbit the Earth
Laika
A short poem or phrase that expresses an idea in a clever or amusing way
Epigram
In some sports, it's the person hurling a heavy sphere or a hard projectile toward pins or wooden stumps; in fashion, it's a rounded hat popular among traditional London gents
Bowler