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Yes, shorthand is playable

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

"Shorthand" Definition

noun

A system of rapid handwriting employing symbols to represent words, phrases, and letters.
A system, form, or instance of abbreviated or formulaic reference: "The classical error is to regard a scientific law as only a shorthand for its instances” ( Jacob Bronowski).
A method of writing rapidly by substituting characters, abbreviations, or symbols for letters, sounds, words, or phrases .
Something likened to shorthand especially in providing rapid or abbreviated communication or representation .

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