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Yes, athwart is playable

...and is worth 12 points.

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"Athwart" Definition

preposition

Contrary to; against.
From one side to the other of; across: "the Stars that shoot athwart the Night” ( Alexander Pope).
Nautical Across the course, line, or length of.
In opposition to .

adverb

From side to side; crosswise or transversely.
So as to thwart, obstruct, or oppose; perversely.
In opposition to the right or expected course .
Across especially in an oblique direction.

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