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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 8 | Frees hostages | |
3 | 35% | 6 | Take Freemason's money in return for hostages | |
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We think the answer is "RANSOMED" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Saved from the bondage of sin
- • Reclaimed by payment of a ransom verb
- • (14th century) to deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.
- • To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
- • To exact a ransom for, or a payment on.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The kidnappers ransomed the wealthy businessman for a hefty sum."
- • "The pirates ransomed the captured crew members to their families."
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New York Times05 Apr 2003 | Down 7 | |
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