Lawyer
/ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Lawyer
noun
- A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.
"A lawyer's time and advice are his stock in trade. - aphorism often credited to Abraham Lincoln, but without attestation"
- (by extension) A legal layman who argues points of law.
- The burbot.
- The stem of a bramble.
Anagrams of Lawyer
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
l1
a1
w4
y4
e1
r1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Lawyer
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Lawyer"
Lawyer is a 6-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Lawyer" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "lawyer" is a medium-scoring word.