Scrabble Dictionary

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Yes, originate is playable

...and is worth 12 points.

Found in the following dictionaries

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

"Originate" Definition

verb-intransitive

To come into being; start. See Synonyms at stem1.

verb

To take or have .
To give rise to .

verb-transitive

To bring into being; create: originated the practice of monthly reports.

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