Reserve
7 lettersnoun/verbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To retain for future use or to book in advance, or a supply kept back for future use. It can also refer to a protected area of land or a quality of restraint in manner.
“They decided to reserve a table at the restaurant for their anniversary dinner next week.”
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Three E's make this distinctive; R-E pattern repeats throughout
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Worth 10 points; useful for clearing vowels with the three E's
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