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Yes, spike is playable

...and is worth 12 points.

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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Spike" Definition

noun

A heavy nail.
A long, thick, sharp-pointed piece of wood or metal.
A pair of athletic shoes having such projections.
A pair of spike heels.
A sharp momentary increase in voltage or electric current.

verb-transitive

Football To throw (the ball) down in a spike.
Informal To add a poison or other chemical to: a drink spiked with barbituates.
Informal To add alcoholic liquor to: spiked the punch with rum.
Informal To add excitement or vitality to: spiked the speech with many jokes.
Informal To add flavor or spice to: "several herb vinegars, including one . . . spiked with colorful chive blossoms” ( New England Living).

verb

To fasten or furnish with.
To disable (a muzzle-loading cannon) temporarily by driving a spike into the vent.
To suppress or block completely.
To pierce or impale with or on a spike.
To reject (as a story) for publication or broadcast for editorial reasons.

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