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These are puzzles that reveal words that are either spelled backwards or spelled the same backwards and forwards.
25 quizzes and 270 trivia questions.
1.
  Easy Back Words   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Quizzical87: All the answers lie within the question. A word needs reversing to give the correct answer. For example: Where this Dutch cheese is made? Reverse 'made' to give 'Edam' (Dutch cheese). Happy back wording.
Easier, 25 Qns, Quizzical, Aug 13 05
Easier
Quizzical
22618 plays
2.
PalindroMania
  Palindro-Mania!    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Palindromes
I will give you hints and your answer has to be in a palindrome (a word or phrase that is the same forwards and backwards). To add to the hints, I will put a picture of ONE part of the answer.
Average, 10 Qns, VBookWorm, Apr 08 23
Average
VBookWorm
Apr 08 23
255 plays
3.
  Forwards, Backwards - Semordnilaps [1]   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Semordnilaps are words that spell each other in reverse - see how many of these you can solve. Example: "Forwards I am measured in minutes and hours; backwards I produce something (e.g. heat). What am I?" Answer: "Time emit". Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, reeshy, May 18 11
Average
reeshy gold member
1573 plays
4.
  What do you know about Aibohphobia?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you suffer from aibohphobia, then avoid this quiz. Take it and you might become a sufferer. All that is required is for you to complete a few palindromes. "Don't nod". It is not that easy.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Apr 08 22
Average
1nn1 gold member
Apr 08 22
415 plays
5.
  Stressed Desserts   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
In this game you need to match words that are mirror images of one another (STRESSED / DESSERTS), only you'll have to do it with their definitions: (Experiencing emotional strain / Cakes and pies, for example)
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy, Nov 01 20
Easier
reedy gold member
Nov 01 20
639 plays
6.
  Take this Palindromes Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A palindrome is a word or phrase that reads the same in reverse. For example DEED or MADAM, I'M ADAM. Here are five one word palindromes and five of two or more words. Good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, minch, Nov 20 13
Difficult
minch gold member
12196 plays
7.
  Sharkbytes BackWords I   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Find the hidden backwards word (letters are in order but are right to left). Each sentence is a clue. Useless trivia accompanies each answer.
Difficult, 10 Qns, sharkbytes, Aug 10 02
Difficult
sharkbytes
5126 plays
8.
  Questions on Aibohphobia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you suffer from aibohphobia, I would recommend that you don't take this quiz. You will find out why... Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Jul 09 22
Average
Lpez gold member
Jul 09 22
619 plays
9.
  Forwards, Backwards - Semordnilaps [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
After compliments and requests for a sequel, here it is! Semordnilaps are words that spell each other in reverse. Example: "Forwards I am measured in minutes and hours; backwards I produce something (e.g. heat). What am I?" Answer: "Time emit". Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, reeshy, Feb 24 13
Average
reeshy gold member
579 plays
10.
  Palindrome word pairs   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz consists of 10 word pairs. When combined the words form a palindrome (they read the same backwards and forwards). The last letter of the first word is always the middle letter of the palindrome and I have provided clues for each of the words.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, greybrow, Nov 04 07
Very Difficult
greybrow
3557 plays
11.
  To and Fro    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hiya! I bring you this quiz because our New Year will be a palindrome (2002). A palindrome is a word, phrase, or number which reads the same to and fro. I hope I didn't make this too hard,,,Good Luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, moonrockie, Sep 28 03
Tough
moonrockie
3668 plays
12.
  I Can Write Forwards and Backwards    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a double definitions, two word palindrome quiz. Two defining hints are given in the sentence. You must write down the words that are defined, in the order that the definitions appear.
Average, 10 Qns, funnytrivianna, Apr 06 22
Average
funnytrivianna gold member
Apr 06 22
500 plays
13.
  Palindrome Word Game    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you a sentence that contains clues to two words that are spelt the same when the letters of one of the words is spelt backwards. Write down both words. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Soozy_Woozy, Nov 27 12
Average
Soozy_Woozy
615 plays
14.
  Frontwards and Backwards 2 - Raising the Bar    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz there will be twenty-four letters which will make up ten separate words. The first five words will use the twenty-four letters in order. To get the other five, the twenty-four letters are flipped, while keeping them in the same order.
Average, 10 Qns, bxbarracuda, Jun 22 09
Average
bxbarracuda
521 plays
15.
  Jeff's Palindromes 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Palindromes are words or phrases that read the same forwards and backwords. This is my first palindrome quiz. Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, jeffcotton, Feb 06 13
Average
jeffcotton
705 plays
16.
  Frontwards and Backwards    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz there will be nineteen letters which will make up ten separate words. The first five words will use the nineteen letters in order. To get the other five, the nineteen letters are flipped, while keeping them in the same order.
Average, 10 Qns, BxBarracuda, Mar 22 09
Average
BxBarracuda
1490 plays
17.
  Palindrome Word Game 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you a sentence that contains clues to two words that are spelled the same when the letters of one of the words is spelled backwards. Write down both words. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Soozy_Woozy, Dec 31 22
Average
Soozy_Woozy
Dec 31 22
401 plays
18.
  What is the palindrome?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Fill the blank in the phrase with the missing palindrome. The phrase provides the context and I'll provide the letters in the word.
Tough, 10 Qns, onunodnumiar, Aug 07 13
Tough
onunodnumiar
425 plays
19.
  Palindromic Pot Pourri   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A general mix of two-way words. Solve the clues to find the palindrome.
Difficult, 15 Qns, sunfloweruk23, Jun 23 09
Difficult
sunfloweruk23
1873 plays
20.
  Backwards -- Just Like Me    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A nod to bxbarracuda for getting me interested in these puzzles. If you answer the first five questions, line up the answers all in a row, then read backwards or right to left, you'll have the letters in perfect order for the last five answers.
Average, 10 Qns, Zbeckabee, Jun 28 09
Average
Zbeckabee
1345 plays
21.
  More Mirror Words    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The answers to each of the following questions are palindromes.(two words that spell each other backwards). Example: Q-Sharp taste of biting insect. A-Gnat tang. Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, richicago, Mar 27 05
Difficult
richicago
1287 plays
22.
  Edward's Reversals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In each part of this Victorian tale find two words that are the reverse of each other. The actual words are not there, but you will find a word or words with their meaning. Example: He hit his friends. Slap (hit) is reverse of pals (friends).
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, minch, Mar 16 06
Very Difficult
minch gold member
806 plays
23.
  Word Mirror    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The answers to each of the following clues are palindromes: (2 words that spell each other when written backwards).For example: Clue-Sharp taste of biting insect. Answer-Gnat tang. You may have to "bend over backwards" to get a perfect score.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, richicago, Mar 11 04
Very Difficult
richicago
1669 plays
24.
  Spell It The Same Both Ways!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Palindromes - words or phrases that are spelt the same either way you look at them! Here's just a few to tease your brain - have fun!
Difficult, 10 Qns, Engadine, Jan 20 13
Difficult
Engadine
2058 plays
25.
  Mirror Words Part III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each clue describes two palindromes (Words spelled the same backwards and forwards). Example: Q-Sharp taste of biting insect. A-Gnat tang. Please note that, due to grammatic requirements, some answers may be in the reverse order of the clues.
Difficult, 10 Qns, richicago, Jun 18 04
Difficult
richicago
680 plays
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