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Yes, overreach is playable

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"Overreach" Definition

verb-transitive

To defeat (oneself) by going too far or by doing or trying to gain too much.
To get the better of, especially by deceitful cleverness; outwit.
To miss by reaching too far or attempting too much: overreach a goal.
To reach or extend over or beyond.

verb-intransitive

To outwit or cheat others.
To overreach oneself.
To reach or go too far.
To strike the front part of a hind foot against the rear or side part of a forefoot or foreleg on the same side of the body. Used of a horse.

verb

To reach above or beyond.
To defeat (oneself) by seeking to do or gain too much.
To get the better of especially in dealing and bargaining and typically by unscrupulous or crafty methods.
To strike the forefoot with the front part of the hind foot.
To go to excess.

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