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Yes, finesse is playable

...and is worth 11 points.

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"Finesse" Definition

noun

A method of leading up to a tenace, as in bridge, in order to prevent an opponent from winning the trick with an intermediate card.
A stratagem in which one appears to decline an advantage.
Refinement and delicacy of performance, execution, or artisanship.
Skillful, subtle handling of a situation; tactful, diplomatic maneuvering.
Refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture.

verb-transitive

To accomplish by the use of finesse.
To handle with a deceptive or evasive strategy.
To play (a card) as a finesse.

verb-intransitive

To make a finesse in cards.
To use finesse.

verb

To make a finesse in playing cards.
To play (a card) in a finesse.
To bring about, direct, or manage by adroit maneuvering .

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