Pursuit
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The action of following or chasing someone or something, or the act of striving to achieve or obtain something. It represents the act of seeking or working towards a goal.
“She dedicated her life to the pursuit of scientific knowledge and discovery.”
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Contains U twice and common consonants; -UIT ending
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Worth 9 points; useful for building with existing words
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