MOTIVE is a playable word

motive Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
motived, motiving, motives
to motivate
36 Playable Words can be made from "MOTIVE"
   2-Letter Words (12 found)
   3-Letter Words (11 found)
   4-Letter Words (10 found)
   5-Letter Words (2 found)
   6-Letter Words (1 found)