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Updated June 2026
Obtained, accepted, or been given something, whether physical objects, information, or experiences. Past tense of receive.
“The company received overwhelming support from customers following its charitable donation campaign.”
/rɪˈsiːvd/
re·ceived
Contains three E's, which is unusual and key to solving; watch for EI vowel combination
Worth 13 points; multiple E's allow for versatile placement opportunities
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