Hold back or set aside for future use (7)

I believe the answer is:

reserve

(Other definitions for reserve that I've seen before include "Modesty- store" , "One on bench" , "Kept back stock" , "Set aside - shyness" , "Husband - substitute" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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