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Yes, restrain is playable

...and is worth 9 points.

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SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Restrain" Definition

verb-transitive

To deprive of freedom or liberty.
To hold (a person) back; prevent: restrained them from going.
To limit or restrict.

verb

To prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something.
To limit, , or keep under control.
To moderate or limit the force, effect, development, or full exercise of.
To deprive of liberty.
To place under arrest or.

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