STRIVE is a playable word

strive Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
strove or strived, striven, striving, strives
to exert much effort or energy
67 Playable Words can be made from "STRIVE"
   2-Letter Words (9 found)
   3-Letter Words (21 found)
   5-Letter Words (12 found)
   6-Letter Words (4 found)