Anagrams of: ERVAILS

• a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

• coins made of silver

• a light shade of grey

• silverware eating utensils

• a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition

• made from or largely consisting of silver

• having the white lustrous sheen of silver

• of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver

• expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

• coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam

• make silver in color

• turn silver

• a small thin sharp bit of wood or glass or metal

• a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something

• divide into slivers or splinters

• break up into splinters or slivers

• form into slivers

• a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver

• a person engaged in slave trade

• someone who holds slaves

• let saliva drivel from the mouth

• a small overnight bag for short trips

• a row of unravelled stitches

• French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937)

• disentangle

• tangle or complicate

• as a rival in a competition

• the contestant you hope to defeat

• be equal to in quality or ability

• be the rival of, be in competition with