palindrome

noun ~ a word, verse, sentence, or number that reads the same backward or forward

Mrs. Strong asked if we could think of a single-word palindrome that had seven letters and, after giving it some thought, I came up with “repaper.”

Did you know? –> Palindronic wordplay is nothing new. Palindromes have been around since at least the days of ancient Greece and our name for them comes from two Greek words: palin, meaning “back,” and dramein, “to run.” Nowadays we can all appreciate a clever palindrome such as “top spot” or “tuna nut,” but in the past (until well into the 19th century), palindromes were believed to be magical. Some folks actually carved them on amulets or walls to protect people or property from harm.

Merriam-Webster’s 365 New Words Calendar, www.pageaday.com, Workman Publishing