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Yes, gherkin is playable

...and is worth 16 points.

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"Gherkin" Definition

noun

A small cucumber, especially one used for pickling.
A West Indian vine (Cucumis anguria) having prickly mature fruits that are sold as curiosities. The immature fruits are widely used for pickling.
The fruit of this plant. Also called gooseberry gourd.
A small prickly fruit used for pickling.
A pickle made from this fruit.

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