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Yes, nucleus is playable

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"Nucleus" Definition

noun

A central or essential part around which other parts are gathered or grouped; a core: the nucleus of a city.
Anatomy A group of specialized nerve cells or a localized mass of gray matter in the brain or spinal cord.
Astronomy The central or brightest part of a nebula or galaxy.
Astronomy The central portion of the head of a comet.
Botany The center of a starch granule.

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