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Yes, around is playable

...and is worth 9 points.

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

"Around" Definition

preposition

Approximately at: woke up around seven.
Here and there within; throughout: on the political stump around the country.
In such a position as to encircle or surround: a sash around the waist.
In such a way as to have a basis or center in: an economy focused around farming and light industry.
In the immediate vicinity of; near: She lives around Norfolk.

adverb

Approximately; about: weighed around 30 pounds; around $1.3 billion in debt.
From the beginning to the end: frigid weather the year around.
In a circle or with a circular motion: spun around twice.
In circumference or perimeter: a pond two miles around.
In close to all sides from all directions: a field bordered around with tall trees.

idiom

Been around Informal Had many and varied experiences; been experienced in the ways of the world: a young executive who has been around.

adjective

Being in evidence; present: asked if the store manager was around.
Being in existence: Our old dog is no longer around.
Being in existence, evidence, or circulation .

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