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Yes, discourage is playable

...and is worth 17 points.

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

"Discourage" Definition

verb-transitive

To deprive of confidence, hope, or spirit.
To hamper by discouraging; deter.
To try to prevent by expressing disapproval or raising objections.

verb

To deprive of courage or confidence .
To hinder by disfavoring .
To dissuade or attempt to dissuade from doing something .

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