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Yes, elder is playable

...and is worth 7 points.

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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Elder" Definition

noun

An older person.
An older, influential member of a family, tribe, or community.
Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Sambucus, having clusters of small white flowers and red or purplish-black berrylike fruit.
Mormon Church A member of the higher order of priesthood.
One of the governing officers of a church, often having pastoral or teaching functions.

adjective

Greater than another in age or seniority.
Superior to another or others, as in rank.
Of earlier birth or greater age .
Of or relating to earlier times .
Of or relating to a more advanced time of life.

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