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noun • a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms | ||||||||
| 41% | 8 | One seeking a ransom for a captive | ||||||
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| 39% | 11 | The extravagant ransom required to free a captive ruler | ||||||
noun • a very large treasure | ||||||||
Captive Held For Ransom Crossword Clue
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HOSTAGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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HOSTAGE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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