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Is PURSUIT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PURSUIT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PURSUIT mean?

  1. noun

    the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

    “the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit”

  2. noun

    a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

    “the pursuit of love”

  3. noun

    an auxiliary activity

  4. noun

    a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

    “sailing is her favorite pastime”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + R (1) + S (1) + U (1) + I (1) + T (1) = 9 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 PURSUIT

Single letters that turn PURSUIT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from PURSUIT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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