Javelin

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A track and field event in which a long spear-like implement is hurled for distance, or the implement itself.

“She trained for years before competing in the javelin at the national championships.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdʒæv(ə)lɪn/

Syllables

jave·lin

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Synonyms

spear lance

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Wordle

Contains both J and V, two uncommon Wordle letters, the -ALIN ending is worth remembering

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Scrabble

J (8 pts) and V (4 pts) combine for great value, JAVELIN scores 17 base points

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