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Yes,
defer
is playable
...and is worth
9
points.
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"Defer" Definition
verb-transitive
To commit or entrust to another
.
Source:
American Heritage Dictionary
To postpone the induction of (one eligible for the military draft)
.
Source:
American Heritage Dictionary
To put off; postpone
.
Source:
American Heritage Dictionary
verb-intransitive
To procrastinate
.
Source:
American Heritage Dictionary
To submit to the opinion, wishes, or decision of another through respect or in recognition of his or her authority, knowledge, or judgment. See Synonyms at yield
.
Source:
American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To submit to another's wishes, opinion, or governance usually through or respect
.
Source:
Merriam-Webster
To postpone of (a person) into military service
.
Source:
Merriam-Webster
To to another
.
Source:
Merriam-Webster
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