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95% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms | ||||||||
35% | 8 | Captive boy held hostage by intruder | ||||||
noun • a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war | ||||||||
35% | 8 | Country held hostage by learned cheat | ||||||
verb • have amorous affairs; of men | ||||||||
Person Who Is Held Hostage Crossword Clue
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HOSTAGE with a confidence score of 95%.
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