COMPETE is a playable word

compete Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
competed, competing, competes
to vie
60 Playable Words can be made from "COMPETE"
   2-Letter Words (11 found)
   3-Letter Words (23 found)
   4-Letter Words (17 found)
   5-Letter Words (6 found)
   6-Letter Words (2 found)
   7-Letter Words (1 found)