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"receive" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often get (3 letters).
Definitions
To get, accept, or be given something.
Used in a sentence
“He received many presents for his birthday.”
“He had the offer of employment, but he would not receive it.”
“Our hearts receiue your warnings.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Get something”7 letters
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