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CURSORY

/ˈkɵː.sɘ.ɹi/

7 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

C 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
S 1/1
O 1/1
R 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of CURSORY

adjective

Hasty; superficial; careless

"Most junk mail requires only a cursory glance."

adjective

Running about; not stationary.

Examples of CURSORY in a Sentence

  • "Most junk mail requires only a cursory glance."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is CURSORY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CURSORY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CURSORY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for CURSORY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter cursory Total
Scrabble 3111114 12
WWF 4211113 13

How to Use CURSORY in Word Games

CURSORY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CURSORY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CURSORY to find 60 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CURSORY

What does CURSORY mean?
CURSORY is a adjective. Hasty; superficial; careless
Is CURSORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CURSORY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CURSORY worth in Scrabble?
CURSORY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CURSORY?
You can make 60 words from the letters in CURSORY. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.