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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 8 | Money-seeker in hostage situations | |
3 | 31% | 9 | Receiving a sum of money in exchange for the release of a hostage | |
Money To Get A Hostage Released Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RANSOM" which means:
- noun
- • Money demanded for the return of a captured person
- • Payment for the release of someone
- • The act of freeing from captivity or punishment verb
- • Exchange or buy back for money; under threat
An example sentence would be:
- • "The kidnappers demanded a ransom for the safe return of the child."
- • "The pirates held the crew hostage and demanded a ransom for their release."
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