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Yes, approximate is playable

...and is worth 27 points.

Found in the following dictionaries

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

"Approximate" Definition

adjective

Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.
Botany Close together but not united.
Very similar; closely resembling: sketched an approximate likeness of the suspect.
Located close together .
Nearly correct or exact .

verb-transitive

To bring near.
To bring together, as cut edges of tissue.
To come close to; be nearly the same as: This meat substitute approximates the real thing.

verb-intransitive

To come near or close, as in degree, nature, or quality.

verb

To bring near or close.
To bring (cut edges of tissue) together.
To come near to or be close to in position, value, or characteristics .
To come close .

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