A collection of anecdotes is a compilation of short stories or tales, usually humorous in nature, that are related to a particular person, place, or event. The two crossword solutions for this term are ANA (3 letters) and LORE (4 letters). ANA stands for 'anecdotes, narratives, and accounts, ' which are all types of stories. LORE is a term used to describe the traditional knowledge, beliefs, and customs of a particular group of people.