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Updated June 2026
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.”
/əˈtɜː(r)ni/
at·tor·ney
Contains four vowels (A, O, E, Y) with double T; watch for -NEY ending
Worth 11 points; valuable with double T and Y (4 points) combination
Shorter words formed from the letters in “attorney”.
9-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “attorney”.
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