The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 letter word SET APART
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SET APART
- Noticeably different leading actor in TV role
- Mushy pea tarts practising social distancing
- Turning heads with skill, as one not with the common herd?
- Group leave after area is reserved
- Separated group needing a role
- Isolated Greek character in society role
- Flipping gin at Earl’s is ‘different’
- Distinguish top class over average at end of test
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The straight part
We know that "reserved" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reserved = set apart.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.