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Updated June 2026
The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. The general desire or willingness to do something; enthusiasm or drive towards achieving goals.
“Her motivation to succeed stems from a desire to create opportunities for her family.”
/məʊtɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
mo·ti·va·tion
10-letter word with -TION suffix; contains four O's and three I's
Worth 15 points; good for using M and V on premium squares
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