1noun
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
01 Word definition
athletics
9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants
Is ATHLETICS a word?
Yes. ATHLETICS is a 9-letter noun. an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-T-H-L-E-T-I-C-SHow do you spell ATHLETICS?
ATHLETICS contains 9 letters, begins with A, and ends with S.
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2noun
a contest between athletes
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗sportathletic contestathletic competition
02 Letter breakdown
How is ATHLETICS spelled?
A1T2H3L4E5T6I7C8S9
03 Word-game status
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About ATHLETICS.
How do you spell ATHLETICS?
ATHLETICS is spelled A-T-H-L-E-T-I-C-S. It contains 9 letters.