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Yes, tug is playable

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"Tug" Definition

noun

A contest; a struggle: a tug between loyalty and desire.
A land, air, or space vehicle that moves or tows other vehicles: an airplane tug.
A rope, chain, or strap used in hauling, especially a harness trace.
A strong pull or pulling force: the tug of the sea.
A tugboat.

verb-transitive

To move by pulling with great effort or exertion; drag.
To pull at vigorously or repeatedly.
To tow by tugboat.

verb-intransitive

To pull hard: tugged at her boots. See Synonyms at pull.
To toil or struggle; strain.
To vie; contend.

verb

Pull (something) hard or suddenly:.
To tow with a tugboat.
To carry with difficulty.
To move by pulling hard.
To pull or strain hard at.

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