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Yes, carve is playable

...and is worth 12 points.

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"Carve" Definition

verb-transitive

To cut into a desired shape; fashion by cutting: carve the wood into a figure.
To decorate by cutting and shaping carefully.
To divide by parceling out: carve up an estate.
To divide into pieces by cutting; slice: carved a roast.
To make or form by or as if by cutting: carve initials in the bark; carved out an empire.

verb-intransitive

To disjoint, slice, and serve meat or poultry.
To engrave or cut figures as an art, hobby, or trade.

verb

To cut with care or precision .
To make or get by or as if by cutting .
To cut into pieces or slices .
To cut up and serve meat.
To work as a sculptor or engraver.

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