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).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMOTIVE, MOTIVED, MOTIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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11 pts

MOTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. MOTIVE means "reason for a course of action".

/ˈməʊtɪv/

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊtɪv/

An idea or communication that makes one want to act, especially from spiritual sources; a divine prompting.
An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action.
A limb or other bodily organ that can move.

Synonyms: motivate

Causing motion; having power to move, or tending to move
Example: a motive argument
Relating to motion and/or to its cause

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

reason for a course of action

In a sentence: "The motive is noted."

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

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

Add one letter after MOTIVE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is MOTIVE a Scrabble word?: MOTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does MOTIVE mean?: reason for a course of action
How do you use MOTIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The motive is noted."
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMOTIVE, MOTIVED, MOTIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.