Clues for the word "PURSUIT"
We've had 16 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 24 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on May 08, 2026.
Definition of pursuit
- v. t. - The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the pursuit of an enemy.
- v. t. - A following with a view to reach, accomplish, or obtain; endeavor to attain to or gain; as, the pursuit of knowledge; the pursuit of happiness or pleasure.
- v. t. - Course of business or occupation; continued employment with a view to same end; as, mercantile pursuits; a literary pursuit.
- v. t. - Prosecution.
Referring Clues
- Quest
- Pastime
- Chase
- "trivial" activity
- Hobby
- Search for clean-cut set of clothes
- Cycle racing as a hobby or occupation
- See 1
- Seeking vocation
- See 36 Across
- Hobby as 23 12's of 6
- Search for a recreational activity
- Incentive, first off, to join outfit for activity
- See 37 Across
- Trivial ___ (board game)
- Occupation
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - May 08, 2026
- Evening Standard Quick - January 16, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - January 12, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - September 08, 2023
- USA Today - November 05, 2022
- New York Times - January 24, 2022
- Guardian Everyman - December 10, 2017
- Evening Standard Easy - November 03, 2017
- Evening Standard Easy - July 14, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - December 20, 2016
- Evening Standard Cryptic - February 22, 2016
- Guardian Quick - September 14, 2015
- Guardian Speedy - September 07, 2014
- Chronicle of Higher Education - October 05, 2012
- Guardian Everyman - May 27, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 02, 2011
- Netword - August 02, 2008
- Guardian Quick - July 15, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - March 22, 2007
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - February 07, 2007
- Guardian Quick - October 27, 2006
- Netword - September 20, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - December 01, 2004
- Guardian Prize - March 25, 2000