How many points is MOTIVE worth in Scrabble?

MOTIVE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MOTIVE?

MOTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to MOTIVE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMOTIVE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MOTIVE

11 pts

MOTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. MOTIVE is a verb form of motivate. MOTIVATE means "to provide with an incentive".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MOTIVE is a verb form of motivate. MOTIVATE means "to provide with an incentive".

In a sentence: "They motive."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MOTIVE. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

MOTIVATE13 pts

Word forms

Front hooks

Add one letter before MOTIVE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

EMOTIVE12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in MOTIVE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 11

MOTIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is MOTIVE a Scrabble word?: MOTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does MOTIVE mean?: MOTIVE is a verb form of motivate. MOTIVATE means "to provide with an incentive".
How do you use MOTIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They motive."
How many points is MOTIVE worth in Scrabble?: MOTIVE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MOTIVE?: MOTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MOTIVE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMOTIVE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.