This list includes 27 Anagrams that start with P, from “caper” to “tapers”. These entries are dictionary words and practical anagram variants useful for puzzles, Scrabble, crosswords, and creative writing.

Anagrams that start with P are words made by rearranging letters so the result begins with P. Many appear in puzzles and literature, and some carry interesting historical or regional uses.

Below you’ll find the table with Anagram, Base word, Definition, Usage/Notes.

Anagram: The actual word that starts with P, shown so you can spot playable or printable forms for games and writing.

Base word: The original word or root letters before rearrangement; you use this to trace letter sets and alternate forms.

Definition: A one-line meaning with part of speech and a frequency tag, so you quickly judge usefulness in play or writing.

Usage/Notes: Brief flags about rarity, archaic status, variant spellings, or special usage that affect scoring or stylistic choices.

Anagrams that start with P

Base wordP-anagram(s)Part of speechFrequency
stoppostverbcommon
spotpostnouncommon
potspostnouncommon
optspostverbcommon
stapleplates;pastelnouncommon
scrapeparsecverbcommon
recappacerverbcommon
leapspeals;pleasverb nouncommon
leappaleverbcommon
lapsepealsnoun verbcommon
spearpears;parsenoun verbcommon
sparepearsadjective verbcommon
reapspearsverbcommon
stripespersistnouncommon
stripepriestnouncommon
spritepriestnouncommon
pearlpalernouncommon
penalpaneladjectivecommon
panelpenalnouncommon
snipepenisverb nouncommon
tapersprates;pasterverb nouncommon
caperpacernoun verbcommon
grapepagernouncommon
sparedparsedverbcommon
despairpraisednouncommon
espritpriestnounrare
repaintpainterverbcommon

Descriptions

stop
stop verb — common. To cease movement or action; anagram post noun verb useful for crosswords and Scrabble
spot
spot noun — common. A small mark or place or to locate; anagram post handy in short letter puzzles
pots
pots plural noun — common. Cooking or planting containers; anagram post is a frequent puzzle swap
opts
opts verb — common. Chooses or selects; anagram post provides a concise letter rearrangement for clues
staple
staple noun verb — common. A basic item or to fasten; anagrams plates and pastel are both crossword staples
scrape
scrape verb — common. To abrade or collect with difficulty; anagram parsec noun unit in astronomy useful for themed puzzles
recap
recap verb — common. To summarize again; anagram pacer noun runner handy in race or speed clues
leaps
leaps verb noun — common. Jumps or sudden increases; anagrams peals bells and pleas requests widely used in puzzles
leap
leap verb — common. To spring or jump; anagram pale adjective short and versatile for wordplay
lapse
lapse noun verb — common. A brief error or passage of time; anagram peals refers to bell rings useful in clues
spear
spear noun verb — common. A pointed weapon or to impale; anagrams pears fruit and parse to analyze common in puzzles
spare
spare adjective verb — common. Extra or to refrain from using; anagram pears simple plural noun swap
reaps
reaps verb — common. Harvests or gains as a result; anagram pears works well in plural noun puzzles
stripes
stripes noun plural — common. Bands of color or marks; anagram persist verb offers a thematic rearrangement for longer answers
stripe
stripe noun — common. A band or streak; anagram priest noun crosses style and religion in puzzles
sprite
sprite noun — common. A small supernatural being; anagram priest provides a neat character swap for clues
pearl
pearl noun — common. A spherical gem formed by oysters; anagram paler adjective useful for tonal clueing
penal
penal adjective — common. Relating to punishment or penalties; anagram panel noun handy in group or board clues
panel
panel noun — common. A group or flat section; anagram penal adjective often appears in legal clue sets
snipe
snipe verb noun — common. To shoot from a hiding place or the wading bird; anagram penis noun valid but be mindful of audience
tapers
tapers noun verb — common. Candles or to narrow gradually; anagrams prates chatters and paster one who pastes appear in word lists
caper
caper noun verb — common. A playful leap or a prank; anagram pacer noun runner useful in speed or motion clues
grape
grape noun — common. A small round fruit; anagram pager noun small electronic device neat for modern clueing
spared
spared verb — common. Refrained from using or gave up; anagram parsed verb to have analyzed or broken down useful in grammar themed puzzles
despair
despair noun — common. A complete loss of hope; anagram praised verb commonly used to flip sentiment in clues
esprit
esprit noun — rare. Liveliness of mind or spirit borrowed from French; anagram priest noun offers a cultured crossover for puzzles
repaint
repaint verb — common. To paint again; anagram painter noun an elegant swap for creative themed puzzles
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