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Yes, advance is playable

...and is worth 16 points.

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"Advance" Definition

noun

A forward move, as toward an objective; a progressive step: an advance in genetic engineering.
An increase of price or value.
Opening approaches made to secure acquaintance, favor, or an agreement; overtures.
Preparation, especially publicity, done prior to the appearance of a public figure or the staging of a public event.
The act or process of moving or going forward.

idiom

In advance Ahead of time; beforehand.
In advance of In front of; ahead of.

verb-intransitive

To go or move forward or onward.
To make progress; improve.
To rise in rank, position, or value.
To serve as an advance person for a trip to be made by a politician or a dignitary.

verb

To accelerate the growth or progress of .
To bring or move forward .
To raise to a higher rank.
To lift up .
To bring forward in time.

verb-transitive

Archaic To lift.
To aid the growth or progress of: advanced the cause of freedom.
To cause to move forward: advance a chess piece.
To cause to occur sooner: advance a deadline by one week.
To pay (money or interest) before due.

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