STAKE is a playable word

stake Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
staked, staking, stakes
to fasten with a stake (a pointed piece of wood or metal)
52 Playable Words can be made from "STAKE"
   2-Letter Words (8 found)
   3-Letter Words (20 found)
   4-Letter Words (18 found)
   5-Letter Words (6 found)