Attorney
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person appointed to act for another in business or legal matters, particularly in the United States where it refers to a lawyer. Someone legally qualified to represent clients in court and provide legal advice.
“The defendant consulted with her attorney before deciding whether to accept the plea bargain.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈtɜː(r)ni/
Syllables
at·tor·ney
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Wordle
Contains four vowels (A, O, E, Y) with double T; watch for -NEY ending
Scrabble
Worth 11 points; valuable with double T and Y (4 points) combination
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