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Yes, afford is playable

...and is worth 13 points.

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

"Afford" Definition

verb-transitive

To have the financial means for; bear the cost of: not able to afford a new car.
To make available; provide: a sport affording good exercise; a tree that affords ample shade.
To manage or bear without disadvantage or risk to oneself: can afford to be tolerant.

verb

To manage to bear without serious detriment .
To be able to bear the cost of .
To make available, give forth, or provide naturally or inevitably .

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