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Updated June 2026
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.”
/æθˈlɛtɪks/
ath·let·ics
Three instances of the letter T and -TICS ending are distinctive
14 points; useful for incorporating the valuable H (4pts) and common letters
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