Is PURSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PURSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PURSE mean?
- noun
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
“she reached into her bag and found a comb”
- verb
contract one's lips into a rounded shape
- noun
a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse
“he made the contribution out of his own purse”
- noun
a small bag for carrying money
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
P (3) + U (1) + R (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 7 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for PURSE
Single letters that turn PURSE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of PURSE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from PURSE
The 34 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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