STRIVES is a playable word

strive Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
strove or strived, striven, striving, strives
to exert much effort or energy
94 Playable Words can be made from "STRIVES"
   2-Letter Words (9 found)
   3-Letter Words (23 found)
   6-Letter Words (9 found)
   7-Letter Words (3 found)