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Is PULSE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PULSE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)”.

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Is PULSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. PULSE is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, and it has 4 anagrams: PLUES, PULES, PUSLE, SPULE.

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Letters
5
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
10 pts
Anagrams
4
Familiarity
100th percentile

PULSE meaning and definition

PULSE has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

PULSE as a noun

  1. (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients).
  2. The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart.

PULSE as a verb

  1. Expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically.
  2. Produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses.

PULSE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

PULSE scores 7 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is P, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
P34
U12
L12
S11
E11
Total710

PULSE on premium squares

On a double word square PULSE scores 14 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 21. Putting P on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of PULSE

4 words use exactly the same 5 letters as PULSE. See all anagrams of PULSE.

  • plues7
  • pules7
  • pusle7
  • spule7

Unscramble PULSE: 31 words from its letters

The letters P, U, L, S, E make 31 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first.

  • use3
  • up4
  • plus6
  • sue3
  • el2
  • leu3
  • pus5
  • slue4
  • spue6
  • sup5
  • us2
  • es2
  • lues4
  • pe4
  • pel5
  • pes5
  • pul5
  • pule6
  • els3
  • lep5
  • leps6
  • les3
  • pels6
  • plu5
  • plue6
  • puls6
  • sel3
  • supe6
  • ule3
  • ules4
  • ups5

Words like PULSE

One-letter changes to PULSE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in PULSE

Add one letter to PULSE

  • pulsed9
  • pulser8
  • pulses8

Remove one letter from PULSE

  • pule6
  • puls6

More 5-letter words starting with PU

  • purse7
  • punch12
  • purge8
  • pussy10
  • pupil9
  • puppy14
  • puffy16
  • puree7
  • putty10
  • pubes9
  • pubic11
  • pubis9
  • pucka13
  • pudge9
  • pudgy12
  • pukka15
  • pulpy12
  • punks11

PULSE word facts

PULSE is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (U and E) and 3 consonants. It starts with P and ends with E. By corpus frequency, PULSE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters P, U, L, S, E on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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PULSE Scrabble word FAQ

Is PULSE a Scrabble word?

Yes. PULSE is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does PULSE mean?

PULSE is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)”.

How many points is PULSE worth in Scrabble?

PULSE is worth 7 points in Scrabble: P (3) + U (1) + L (1) + S (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is PULSE in Words With Friends?

PULSE is worth 10 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of PULSE?

PULSE has 4 anagrams: PLUES, PULES, PUSLE, SPULE. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in PULSE?

You can make 31 shorter words from the letters in PULSE, including USE, UP, PLUS and SUE.

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