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Yes, about is playable

...and is worth 9 points.

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SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"About" Definition

preposition

Almost the same as; close to; near.
In reference to; relating to; concerned with: a book about snakes.
In the possession or innate character of: Keep your wits about you.
In the vicinity of; around: explored the rivers and streams about the estate.
On all sides of; surrounding: I found an English garden all about me.

adverb

Almost: The job is about done.
Approximately; nearly: The interview lasted about an hour.
In no particular direction: wandering about with no place to go.
In succession; one after another: Turn about is fair play.
In the area or vicinity; near: spoke to a few spectators standing about.

adjective

Being in evidence or existence: Rumors are about concerning his resignation.
Moving here and there; astir: The patient is up and about.
Moving from place to place.
Being out of bed.

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