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Yes, pat is playable

...and is worth 6 points.

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TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Pat" Definition

noun

A light gentle stroke or tap.
A small mass shaped by or as if by patting: a pat of butter.
The sound made by a light stroke or tap or by light footsteps.
Something (as butter) shaped into a small flat usually square individual portion.
A light tapping often rhythmical sound.

adjective

Games Being a poker hand that is strong enough to make drawing cards unlikely to improve it.
Suitable; fitting.
Timely or opportune.
Trite or glib; superficially complete or satisfactory: A pat answer is not going to satisfy an inquisitive audience.
Reduced to a simple or mechanical form .

idiom

Pat on the back A word or gesture of praise or approval: received a pat on the back for doing a good job.

verb-intransitive

To hit something or against something gently or lightly.
To run or walk with a tapping sound.

verb-transitive

To mold by tapping gently with the hands or a flat implement.
To stroke lightly as a gesture of affection.
To tap gently with the open hand or with something flat.

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