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Backrefs features in regular expressions let you match previously captured groups again in the same pattern. This is handy for finding repeated words, validating paired HTML tags, or checking consistency in formatted text. Instead of rewriting the same subpattern, you use a backreference like 1 or k to refer back to an earlier capture group. It’s a practical tool that makes complex pattern matching more concise and readable, especially when dealing with structured or repetitive content. backrefs features 8