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Yes, oakum is playable

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"Oakum" Definition

noun

Loose hemp or jute fiber, sometimes treated with tar, creosote, or asphalt, used chiefly for caulking seams in wooden ships and packing pipe joints.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Loosely twisted hemp or jute fiber impregnated with tar or a tar derivative and used in caulking seams and packing joints.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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