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Yes, despair is playable

...and is worth 11 points.

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TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Despair" Definition

noun

Complete loss of hope.
One despaired of or causing despair: unmotivated students that are the despair of their teachers.
loss of hope .
A cause of hopelessness .

verb-intransitive

To be overcome by a sense of futility or defeat.
To lose all hope: despaired of reaching shore safely.

verb

To lose all or confidence .
To lose hope for.

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