Words Containing PURS
73 words contain PURS anywhere. Scores range up to 21 points (JODHPURS), averaging 11.9 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.
Plural of COCKSPUR.
The act of pursing the lips.
Plural of COMPURSION.
A thief who steals from pockets or purses in public.
Plural of CUTPURSE.
Obsolete form of disburse, meaning to pay out.
Past tense of DISPURSE.
Third-person singular present tense of DISPURSE.
Present participle of DISPURSE.
Plural of HOTSPUR.
Plural of JODHPUR.
Plural of LARKSPUR.
Plural of LONGSPUR.
To pursue more effectively than another.
Past tense of OUTPURSUE.
Plural of OUTPURSUE.
Present participle of OUTPURSUE.
Plural of PUR.
A woman's small bag for carrying money and personal items.
Past tense of PURS.
As much as a purse can hold.
Plural of PURSEFUL.
Resembling a purse in shape or appearance.
Agent noun of PURS.
Plural of PURSER.
The rank or office of a purser.
Plural of PURSERSHIP.
Plural of PURS.
Obsolete form of pursue.
Past tense of PURSEW.
Present participle of PURSEW.
Third-person singular present tense of PURSEW.
More breathless or short of breath.
Most pursy; short of breath.
In a breathless or short-winded manner.
The state of being short of breath or puffy.
Plural of PURSINESS.
Present participle of PURS.
Archaic form of purslane.
Plural of PURSLAIN.
A succulent-leaved plant often used as a vegetable or weed.
Plural of PURSLANE.
Capable of being pursued or followed.
The act of pursuing.
Plural of PURSUAL.
The act of carrying out a plan or continuing an activity.
Plural of PURSUANCE.
In conformance with or according to something.
In consequence; accordingly.
To follow or chase in order to catch or achieve.
Past tense of PURSUE.
Agent noun of PURSUE.
Plural of PURSUER.
Third-person singular present tense of PURSUE.
Present participle of PURSUE.
In a manner that pursues or chases.
Plural of PURSUING.
An activity done for pleasure or occupation.
Plural of PURSUIT.
An officer ranking below a herald, or a royal messenger.
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JODHPURS scores 21 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.