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Yes, nickname is playable

...and is worth 20 points.

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TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Nickname" Definition

noun

A descriptive name added to or replacing the actual name of a person, place, or thing.
A familiar or shortened form of a proper name.
A usually descriptive name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to a person, place, or thing.
A familiar form of a proper name (as of a person or a city).
A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name:.

verb-transitive

Archaic To call by an incorrect name; misname.
To give a nickname to.

verb

To give a nickname to.
Give a nickname to:.

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