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Yes, preen is playable

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"Preen" Definition

verb-transitive

To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp.
To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill.
To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat.
To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do.

verb-intransitive

To dress up; primp.
To swell with pride; gloat or exult.

verb

To groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland.
To dress or smooth (oneself) up.
To pride or congratulate (oneself) on an achievement.
To make oneself sleek.
To behave or speak with obvious pride or self-satisfaction.

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