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PURSUES

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

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

Definition of PURSUES

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 PURSUES in a Sentence

  • "Her rival pursued a quite different course."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is PURSUES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PURSUES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for PURSUES

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

Letter pursues Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4211211 12

How to Use PURSUES in Word Games

PURSUES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PURSUES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PURSUES to find 76 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PURSUES

What does PURSUES mean?
PURSUES is a verb. To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
Is PURSUES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PURSUES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PURSUES worth in Scrabble?
PURSUES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PURSUES?
You can make 76 words from the letters in PURSUES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.