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Yes, substandard is playable

...and is worth 18 points.

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"Substandard" Definition

adjective

Failing to meet a standard; below standard.
Linguistics Not in accord with notions of good English; nonstandard. See Usage Note at nonstandard.
Linguistics Of, relating to, or indicating a pattern of linguistic usage that does not conform to that of the prestige group in a speech community or to that of the standard language.
deviating from or falling short of a standard or norm as.
Of a quality lower than that prescribed by law .

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