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Athletics

Yes, athletics is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does athletics mean?

noun

  1. an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
  2. a contest between athletes
  3. participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for athletics

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of athletics

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ATHLETICS.

Words you can make from athletics

Unscramble ATHLETICS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is athletics a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Athletics is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is athletics worth in Scrabble?

Athletics is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does athletics mean?

Athletics means: an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition.