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Is ATHLETICS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ATHLETICS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ATHLETICS mean?

  1. noun

    an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

  2. noun

    a contest between athletes

  3. noun

    participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
15
Letters
9

A (1) + T (1) + H (4) + L (1) + E (1) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) + S (1) = 14 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ATHLETICS

ATHLETICS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from ATHLETICS

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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