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Yes, obtain is playable

...and is worth 10 points.

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

"Obtain" Definition

verb-intransitive

Archaic To succeed.
To be established, accepted, or customary: "standards, proprieties that no longer obtain” ( Meg Greenfield).

verb-transitive

To succeed in gaining possession of as the result of planning or endeavor; acquire.

verb

To gain or attain usually by planned action or effort.
To be generally recognized or established .

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