Is PURSUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PURSUE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does PURSUE mean?
- verb
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
“She pursued many activities”
- verb
follow in or as if in pursuit
“The police car pursued the suspected attacker”
- verb
go in search of or hunt for
“pursue a hobby”
- verb
carry further or advance
“Can you act on this matter soon?”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
P (3) + U (1) + R (1) + S (1) + U (1) + E (1) = 8 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 PURSUE
Single letters that turn PURSUE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from PURSUE
The 37 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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