Motive
Yes, motive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
What does motive mean?
noun
- the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
we did not understand his motivation
- a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
- a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
adjective
- causing or able to cause motion
a motive force
- impelling to action
it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for motive
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of motive
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MOTIVE.
Words you can make from motive
Frequently asked questions
Is motive a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Motive is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is motive worth in Scrabble?
Motive is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does motive mean?
Motive means: the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior.