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Athletics

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Physical sports and games requiring strength, speed, or endurance, particularly track and field events. It encompasses competitive physical activities and the culture of sporting excellence.

The university's athletics programme developed numerous Olympic-level competitors across multiple disciplines.

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Synonyms

sportstrack and fieldphysical education

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Wordle

Three instances of the letter T and -TICS ending are distinctive

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Scrabble

14 points; useful for incorporating the valuable H (4pts) and common letters

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