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Yes, promise is playable

...and is worth 13 points.

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"Promise" Definition

noun

A declaration assuring that one will or will not do something; a vow.
Indication of future excellence or success: a player of great promise.
Indication of something favorable to come; expectation: a promise of spring in the air.
Something promised.
A declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified.

verb-intransitive

To afford a basis for expectation: an enterprise that promises well.
To make a declaration assuring that something will or will not be done.

verb-transitive

To afford a basis for expecting: thunderclouds that promise rain.
To commit oneself by a promise to do or give; pledge: left but promised to return.

verb

To pledge to do, bring about, or provide .
To suggest beforehand give promise of .
To make a promise.
To give ground for expectation be imminent.

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