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Yes, stranglehold is playable

...and is worth 20 points.

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"Stranglehold" Definition

noun

A force, influence, or action that restricts or suppresses freedom or progress. Also called throttlehold.
Sports An illegal wrestling hold used to choke an opponent.
An illegal wrestling hold by which one's opponent is choked.
A force or influence that chokes or suppresses freedom of movement or expression.

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