Athletes
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
People who are proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise, often competing at professional or amateur levels. Individuals trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina.
“The Olympic athletes trained for years to perfect their performances.”
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Contains four vowels (A, E, E) and the high-value letters H and T; watch for -TES ending
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Worth 11 points; valuable with H (4 points) and multiple vowels
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