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Yes, appear is playable

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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Appear" Definition

verb-intransitive

Law To present oneself formally before a court as defendant, plaintiff, or counsel.
To become visible: a plane appearing in the sky.
To come before the public: has appeared in two plays; appears on the nightly news.
To come into existence: New strains of viruses appear periodically.
To seem likely: They will be late, as it appears.

verb

To be or come in sight .
To show up .
To come formally before an authoritative body .
To have an outward aspect .
To become evident or manifest .

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