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PURSUE

/pəˈʃu/

6 letters · 1 syllable · verb

P 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
S 1/1
U 1/2
E 1/1
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Definition of PURSUE

verb

To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.

verb

To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).

"Her rival pursued a quite different course."

verb

To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).

Examples of PURSUE in a Sentence

  • "Her rival pursued a quite different course."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
11
points

Is PURSUE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: PURSUE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PURSUE

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

Letter pursue Total
Scrabble 311111 8
WWF 421121 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURSUE

50 words from the letters in PURSUE

5-letter words

puers 7/9 UK pures 7/9 UK purse 7/9 USUKWWF sprue 7/9 USUKWWF super 7/9 USUKWWF usurp 7/10 USUKWWF usure 5/7 UK

4-letter words

pres 6/7 UK reps 6/7 USUKWWF puer 6/8 UK pure 6/8 USUKWWF spue 6/8 USUKWWF supe 6/8 USUKWWF purs 6/8 USUKWWF spur 6/8 USUKWWF urps 6/8 UK rues 4/5 USUKWWF ruse 4/5 USUKWWF suer 4/5 USUKWWF sure 4/5 USUKWWF ures 4/5 UK user 4/5 USUKWWF urus 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

per 5/6 USUKWWF pre 5/6 UK rep 5/6 USUKWWF pes 5/6 USUKWWF pur 5/7 USUKWWF urp 5/7 UK pus 5/7 USUKWWF sup 5/7 USUKWWF ups 5/7 USUKWWF ers 3/3 USUKWWF res 3/3 USWWF ser 3/3 USWWF rue 3/4 USUKWWF ure 3/4 UK sue 3/4 USUKWWF use 3/4 USUKWWF urs 3/4 UK

2-letter words

pe 4/5 USUKWWF ps 4/5 UK up 4/6 USUKWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK rs 2/2 UK ur 2/3 UK us 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use PURSUE in Word Games

PURSUE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, PURSUE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PURSUE to find 50 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PURSUE

What does PURSUE mean?
PURSUE is a verb. To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
Is PURSUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PURSUE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PURSUE worth in Scrabble?
PURSUE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from PURSUE?
You can make 50 words from the letters in PURSUE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.