PURSUIT
/pəˈsʉːt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of PURSUIT
The act of pursuing.
"Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesn't bring happiness, particularly if successful."
A hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.
A discipline in track cycling where two opposing teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponents.
Examples of PURSUIT in a Sentence
- "Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesn't bring happiness, particularly if successful."
Word Details
Is PURSUIT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PURSUIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PURSUIT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for PURSUIT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | u | r | s | u | i | t | 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 PURSUIT
80 words from the letters in PURSUIT
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How to Use PURSUIT in Word Games
PURSUIT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PURSUIT 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 PURSUIT to find 80 additional valid words.