Athlete
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person trained and skilled in competitive physical sports or exercise.
“The young athlete won three gold medals at the national championships.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæθ.liːt/
Syllables
ath·lete
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Starts with ATH which rules out many words, the E and T positions carry useful information
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Worth 10 points, the H adds value and ATHLETES gives a strong 8-letter extension
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