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Yes, decimate is playable

...and is worth 15 points.

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"Decimate" Definition

verb-transitive

To destroy or kill a large part of (a group).
To select by lot and kill one in every ten of.
Usage Problem To inflict great destruction or damage on: The fawns decimated my rose bushes.
Usage Problem To reduce markedly in amount: a profligate heir who decimated his trust fund.

verb

To select by lot and kill every tenth man of.
To exact a tax of 10 percent from.
To reduce drastically especially in number.
To cause great destruction or harm to.

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