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Yes, nigh is playable

...and is worth 9 points.

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TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Nigh" Definition

adjective

Being near in time, place, or relationship; close. See Synonyms at close.
Being on the left side of an animal or vehicle: pulling hard on the nigh rein.
Being the animal or vehicle on the left: the nigh horse.
Being on the left side.

adverb

Near in time, place, or relationship: Evening draws nigh.
Nearly; almost: talked for nigh onto two hours.
Near in place, time, or relationship.

preposition

Not far from; near.

verb-transitive

To come near to or draw near.

verb

To draw or come near to.
To draw near.

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