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Yes, coax is playable

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"Coax" Definition

noun

Informal A coaxial cable.

verb-transitive

Obsolete To caress; fondle.
To move to or adjust toward a desired end: "A far more promising approach to treating advanced melanoma is to coax the immune system to recognize melanoma cells as deadly” ( Natalie Angier).
To obtain by persistent persuasion: coaxed the secret out of the child.
To persuade or try to persuade by pleading or flattery; cajole.

verb-intransitive

To use persuasion or inducement.

verb

To draw, gain, or persuade by means of gentle urging or flattery .
To manipulate with great perseverance and usually with considerable effort toward a desired state or activity .
To influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering .

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