Lawyer
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who practices law and represents clients in legal matters.
“The lawyer defended her client in court.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlɔːjə(r)/
Syllables
law·yer
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Synonyms
attorneycounselor
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Wordle
Contains W-Y combo, professional title.
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, high-value W and Y.
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