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Yes, cripple is playable

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"Cripple" Definition

noun

A damaged or defective object or device.
A person or animal that is partially disabled or unable to use a limb or limbs: cannot race a horse that is a cripple.
A lame or partly disabled person or animal.
One that is disabled or deficient in a specified manner .
Something flawed or imperfect.

verb-transitive

To cause to lose the use of a limb or limbs.
To disable, damage, or impair the functioning of: a strike that crippled the factory.

adjective

Being lame, flawed, or imperfect.

verb

To deprive of the use of a limb and especially a leg .
To deprive of capability for service or of strength, efficiency, or wholeness .
Cause (someone) to become unable to walk or move properly:.
Cause a severe and almost insuperable problem for:.

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