Athletic
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Physically strong, fit, and active, with well-developed muscles and good coordination. Relating to or characteristic of athletes or athletics, involving physical fitness and sporting activities.
“His athletic build and natural coordination made him excellent at most sports.”
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Wordle
Contains four vowels (A, E, I) and the high-value letters H, T, and C; watch for -IC ending
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; good for using H (4 points) and C (3 points) combination
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