PURSUES
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of PURSUES
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 PURSUES in a Sentence
- "Her rival pursued a quite different course."
Word Details
Is PURSUES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PURSUES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | u | r | s | u | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURSUES
76 words from the letters in PURSUES
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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.