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Person Who Is Held Hostage Crossword Clue

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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

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