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Yes, recess is playable

...and is worth 9 points.

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"Recess" Definition

noun

A remote, secret, or secluded place. Often used in the plural.
A temporary cessation of the customary activities of an engagement, occupation, or pursuit.
An alcove.
An indentation or small hollow.
The period of such cessation. See Synonyms at pause.

verb-transitive

To create or fashion a recess in: recessed a portion of the wall.
To place in a recess.
To suspend for a recess: The committee chair recessed the hearings.

verb-intransitive

To take a recess: The investigators recessed for lunch.

verb

To put into a recess .
To make a recess in.
To interrupt for a recess.
To take a recess.

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