Updated June 2026
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular field or area of expertise. Consultants are typically hired temporarily to solve specific problems or provide specialised knowledge.
“The company hired a management consultant to improve operational efficiency.”
/kənˈsʌltənt/
con·sult·ant
Double-N and double-T pattern; -ANT ending is common
Worth 13 points; good length with multiple common letters
Shorter words formed from the letters in “consultant”.
11-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “consultant”.
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