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PURSUED

/pəˈsjuːd/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

P 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
S 1/1
U 1/2
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of PURSUED

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 PURSUED in a Sentence

  • "Her rival pursued a quite different course."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is PURSUED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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 pursued Total
Scrabble 3111112 10
WWF 4211212 13

Anagrams of PURSUED

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURSUED

100 words from the letters in PURSUED

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About PURSUED

What does PURSUED mean?
PURSUED is a verb. To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
Is PURSUED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PURSUED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PURSUED worth in Scrabble?
PURSUED is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PURSUED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PURSUED. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PURSUED?
The anagrams of PURSUED (words using the exact same letters) are: USURPED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.