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Freed Hostage Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RELEASEE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RELEASEE

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199%8Exact Match!
225%6Hostage taker
325%6 Take as hostage

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  • • "The releasee was granted parole after serving five years in prison."
  • • "The police officer kept a close eye on the releasee after their release from custody."

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New York Times05 Jan 1996 Across 24
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