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Yes, sweep is playable

...and is worth 11 points.

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"Sweep" Definition

noun

A broad reach or extent: a sweep of green lawn.
A clearing out or removal with or as if with a broom or brush.
A curve or contour: the sweep of her hair.
A long pole attached to a pivot and used to raise or lower a bucket in a well.
A wide curving motion: a sweep of the arm.

verb-transitive

Electronics To search for and remove (eavesdropping devices) from a place: swept the room for bugs.
To clean or clear, as of dirt, with or as if with a broom or brush: sweep a chimney.
To clear (a path or space) with or as if with a broom.
To clear away with or as if with a broom or brush: swept snow from the steps.
To clear, drive, or convey with relentless force: The flood waters swept away everything in their path.

verb-intransitive

Electronics To search for and remove eavesdropping devices.
To clean or clear a surface with or as if with a broom or brush.
To extend gracefully, especially in a long curve: The hills sweep down to the sea.
To extend in a wide range: Searchlights swept across the sky.
To move swiftly in a lofty manner, as if in a trailing robe: She swept by in silence.

verb

To remove from a surface with or as if with a broom or brush.
To destroy completely.
To remove or take with a single continuous forceful action.
To remove from sight or consideration.
To drive or carry along with irresistible force.

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