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Yes, prime is playable

...and is worth 11 points.

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"Prime" Definition

noun

A mark (ʹ) appended above and to the right of a character, especially:.
A prime rate.
Ecclesiastical The second of the seven canonical hours. No longer in liturgical use.
Ecclesiastical The time appointed for this service, the first hour of the day or 6 A.M.
Mathematics A prime number.

adjective

First in degree or rank; chief. See Synonyms at chief.
First in excellence, quality, or value. See Usage Note at perfect.
First or early in time, order, or sequence; original.
Mathematics Of, relating to, or being a prime number.
Of the highest U.S. government grade of meat.

idiom

Prime the pump Informal To encourage the growth or action of something.

verb-intransitive

To become prepared for future action or operation.

verb-transitive

To inform or instruct beforehand; coach.
To make ready; prepare: guard dogs primed for attack.
To prepare (a gun or mine) for firing by inserting a charge of gunpowder or a primer.
To prepare (a surface) for painting by covering with size, primer, or an undercoat.
To prepare for operation, as by pouring water into a pump or gasoline into a carburetor.

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