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Yes, designate is playable

...and is worth 13 points.

Found in the following dictionaries

Enable (Words with friends)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Designate" Definition

verb-transitive

To give a name or title to; characterize.
To indicate or specify; point out.
To select and set aside for a duty, an office, or a purpose. See Synonyms at allocate, appoint.

verb

To indicate and set apart for a specific purpose, office, or duty .
To point out the location of .
To distinguish as to class .
To call by a distinctive title, term, or expression .

adjective

Appointed but not yet installed in office: the commissioner designate.
Chosen but not yet installed .

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