An anecdotal collection is a compilation of stories, usually told by different people, that are based on personal experiences. The crossword solutions for this term are ANA (3 letters), ANAS (4 letters), ERMA (4 letters), LORE (4 letters), and RACONTEURS (10 letters). ANA stands for 'ANECDOTES, ' ANAS stands for 'anecdotal stories, ' ERMA stands for 'experiences related to me, ' LORE stands for 'stories passed down through generations, ' and RACONTEURS stands for 'skilled storytellers.' Together, these words represent the idea of an anecdotal collection, which is a compilation of stories based on personal experiences.