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Yes, circumscribe is playable

...and is worth 28 points.

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

"Circumscribe" Definition

verb-transitive

To determine the limits of; define. See Synonyms at limit.
To draw a line around; encircle.
To enclose (a polygon or polyhedron) within a configuration of lines, curves, or surfaces so that every vertex of the enclosed object is incident on the enclosing configuration.
To erect (such a configuration) around a polygon or polyhedron: circumscribe a circle around a square.
To limit narrowly; restrict.

verb

To constrict the range or activity of definitely and clearly .
To define or mark off carefully .
To draw a line around.
To surround by or as if by a boundary .
To construct or be constructed around (a geometrical figure) so as to touch as many points as possible.

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