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There is a 7-letter word that has, as one of its definitions, a 6-letter word. Now, switch the positions of the third and sixth letters of the original word, making a new word (an anagram). One of its definitions is now that same 6-letter word, except that it is split into two words (for example, "inward" can be split into "in ward").
What are the two words? What are the definitions?
What are the two words? What are the definitions?
Hint
The 7-letter words begin with "R".Answer
reserve = backupreverse = back up
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