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Yes, defect is playable

...and is worth 13 points.

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"Defect" Definition

noun

An imperfection that causes inadequacy or failure; a shortcoming. See Synonyms at blemish.
The lack of something necessary or desirable for completion or perfection; a deficiency: a visual defect.
An imperfection that impairs worth or utility .
An imperfection (as a vacancy or an unlike atom) in a crystal lattice.
A lack of something necessary for completeness, adequacy, or perfection .

verb-intransitive

To abandon a position or association, often to join an opposing group: defected from the party over the issue of free trade.

verb

To forsake one cause, party, or nation for another often because of a change in ideology.
To leave one situation (as a job) often to go over to a rival .

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