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Yes, underwrite is playable

...and is worth 16 points.

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"Underwrite" Definition

verb-intransitive

To act as an underwriter, especially to issue an insurance policy.

verb-transitive

To agree to buy the unsold part of (stock not yet sold publicly) at a fixed time and price.
To assume financial responsibility for; guarantee against failure: underwrite a theatrical production.
To guarantee the purchase of (a full issue of stocks or bonds).
To insure against losses totaling (a given amount).
To insure.

verb

To write or at the end of something else.
To set one's name to (an insurance policy) for the purpose of thereby becoming answerable for a designated loss or damage on consideration of receiving a premium percent insure on life or property.
To assume liability for (a sum or risk) as an insurer.
To subscribe to agree to.
To agree to purchase (as security issue) usually on a fixed date at a fixed price with a view to public distribution.

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