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Updated June 2026
A person who carries out systematic examinations or inquiries, especially to uncover facts about crimes, accidents, or scientific phenomena.
“The private investigator gathered evidence to support the client's legal case.”
in·ves·ti·ga·tor
Features the 'OR' suffix and multiple 'I' vowels; contains the 'INVEST' opening pattern
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Shorter words formed from the letters in “investigator”.
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