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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

MOTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. MOTIVE means "to motivate".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to motivate

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 NWL2023 (US).

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

= 11

Is MOTIVE a Scrabble word?: MOTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
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, MOTIVED, MOTIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.