DRIVES

/dɹaɪvz/

6-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points

D 2

R 1

I 1

V 4

E 1

S 1

Meaning of DRIVES

noun

Motivation to do or achieve something; ability coupled with ambition.
"Crassus had wealth and wit, but Pompey had drive and Caesar as much again."
Violent or rapid motion; a rushing onward or away; especially, a forced or hurried dispatch of business.

verb

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.
"You drive nails into wood with a hammer."
To provide an impetus for a non-physical change, especially a change in one's state of mind.
"My wife's constant harping about the condition of the house threatens to drive me to distraction."

Anagrams of DRIVES

divers10

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About the word DRIVES

Is "DRIVES" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "DRIVES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "DRIVES" worth?

In Scrabble, "DRIVES" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.

What does "DRIVES" mean?

Motivation to do or achieve something; ability coupled with ambition.

What are the anagrams of "DRIVES"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as DRIVES: DIVERS.