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Take As Hostage Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is KIDNAP which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: KIDNAP

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244%6Take hostage
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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "KIDNAP" which means:

    verb
  • • Take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
  • noun
  • • The crime, or an instance, of kidnapping.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman for a ransom."
  • • "She was terrified when she realized someone was trying to kidnap her."

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