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Yes, deadweight is playable

...and is worth 19 points.

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"Deadweight" Definition

noun

A useless, usually encumbering factor.
Source: Wiktionary
The largest weight of cargo a ship is able to carry; i.e, the weight of a ship when fully loaded minus its weight when empty.
Source: Wiktionary
The unrelieved weight of an inert mass.
A ship's load including the total weight of cargo, fuel, stores, crew, and passengers.

adjective

Describes a shot with exact, precise pace to leave the balls in the perfect position. Usually just touching a cushion or very close to another ball.
Source: Wiktionary

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