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Yes, maintain is playable

...and is worth 13 points.

Found in the following dictionaries

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

"Maintain" Definition

verb-transitive

To adhere or conform to; keep: maintain a busy schedule.
To declare to be true; affirm: maintained her innocence.
To defend or hold against criticism or attack: maintained his stand on taxes.
To keep in a condition of good repair or efficiency: maintain two cars.
To keep in existence; sustain: enough food to maintain life.

verb

To keep in an existing state (as of repair, efficiency, or validity) preserve from failure or decline .
To sustain against opposition or danger uphold and defend .
To continue or persevere in .
To support or provide for .
To affirm in or as if in argument .

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