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Reception

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

The action of receiving something or someone, or the way something is received. A formal social occasion or party held to welcome someone or celebrate an event.

“The wedding reception was held in an elegant ballroom overlooking the harbour.”

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Wordle

Contains 'RECEPT' root and '-ION' ending; watch for the 'PT' pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points; 'C' and 'P' create good scoring opportunities

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