This competition in which a 16lb metal ball is thrown has been part of the athletics at the modern Olympics since their inception Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHOTPUT This competition in which a 16lb metal ball is thrown has been part of the athletics at the modern Olympics since their inception (7)
2% ORB Ball (3) Universal Oct 24, 2025
2% ALERT On the ball (5) Commuter Oct 22, 2025
2% TOPSPEED Competitive athlete's goal, perhaps (8) New York Times Oct 19, 2025
2% BELLE __ of the ball (5) Commuter Oct 9, 2025
2% ASOF Since (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 8, 2025
2% PIGTAILS Iconic hairstyle that has been a part of almost every Wednesday Addams look (8)
2% SHARP On the ball (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 1, 2025
2% STED Beat in competition (4) New York Times Sep 25, 2025
2% SKEE ___-Ball (4) Universal Sep 21, 2025
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