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Yes, shadow is playable

...and is worth 12 points.

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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Shadow" Definition

noun

A constant companion.
A darkened area of skin under the eye. Often used in the plural.
A dominating presence or influence: spent years working in the shadow of the lab director.
A faint indication; a foreshadowing.
A feeling or cause of gloom or unhappiness: The argument cast a shadow on their friendship.

adjective

Not having official status: a shadow government of exiled leaders; a shadow cabinet.
Having darker sections of design .
Having an indistinct pattern .
Of, relating to, or resembling a shadow cabinet .

verb-transitive

Sports To guard (an opponent) closely throughout the playing area, especially in ice hockey.
To cast a shadow on; shade.
To darken in a painting or drawing; shade in.
To follow, especially in secret; trail.
To make gloomy or dark; cloud.

verb-intransitive

To become clouded over as if with shadows: Her face shadowed with sorrow.
To change by gradual degrees.

verb

To become overcast with or as if with .
To pass gradually or by degrees.
To accompany and observe especially in a professional setting.
To cast a shadow upon .
To shelter from the sun.

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