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Can a clue combine with a card to make a compound word?

Several players agree; no official ruling.

Yostage · Community · 2015-09-18
Benkyo · Community · 2015-09-18
DavidT · Community · 2015-09-18

Yes. Such clues link through meaning and are fine, provided the compound rules for visible board words aren't broken.

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