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Yes, poach is playable

...and is worth 13 points.

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"Poach" Definition

verb-intransitive

To become muddy or broken up from being trampled. Used of land.
To sink into soft earth when walking.
To take fish or game in a forbidden area.
To take or appropriate something unfairly or illegally.

verb-transitive

To cook in a boiling or simmering liquid: Poach the fish in wine.
To make (land) muddy or broken up by trampling.
To take (fish or game) illegally.
To take or appropriate unfairly or illegally.

verb

To cook in simmering liquid.
To encroach upon especially for the purpose of taking something.
To trespass for the purpose of stealing game.
To take game or fish illegally.
To trespass on .

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