PURSUED
/pəˈsjuːd/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of PURSUED
To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
"Her rival pursued a quite different course."
To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
Examples of PURSUED in a Sentence
- "Her rival pursued a quite different course."
Word Details
Is PURSUED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PURSUED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PURSUED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for PURSUED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | u | r | s | u | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURSUED
100 words from the letters in PURSUED
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How to Use PURSUED in Word Games
PURSUED is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PURSUED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PURSUED to find 100 additional valid words.