MOTIVES
/ˈməʊtɪvz/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of MOTIVES
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.
Word Details
Is MOTIVES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MOTIVES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MOTIVES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for MOTIVES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | t | i | v | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOTIVES
100 words from the letters in MOTIVES
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How to Use MOTIVES in Word Games
MOTIVES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MOTIVES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MOTIVES to find 100 additional valid words.