Pulse

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The regular throbbing of blood through arteries, or a rhythmic beat or vibration.

“The nurse checked his pulse at his wrist.”

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Synonyms

heartbeatrhythm throb

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Wordle

Good vowel-consonant balance with U and E.

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Worth 7 points, useful common letters.

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Anagrams of Pulse

Words that use exactly the same letters as “pulse”.

lepus pules

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bulse dulse mulse purse

Words you can make from Pulse

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