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Yes, offensive is playable

...and is worth 20 points.

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"Offensive" Definition

noun

An attack or assault: led a massive military offensive.
An attitude or position of attack: go on the offensive in chess.
The act of an attacking party.

adjective

Causing anger, displeasure, resentment, or affront: an offensive gesture.
Disagreeable to the senses: an offensive odor.
Making an attack: The offensive troops gained ground quickly.
Of, relating to, or designed for attack: offensive weapons.
Sports Of or relating to a team having possession of a ball or puck: the offensive line.

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