The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RANSOMS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1951.
Payments releasing captives crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RANSOMS | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Payments releasing captives
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- ransom
- parole
- ransomed
- aunt
- discharge
- release
- bail
- colony
- delivered
- enlarge
- homestead
- secure
Crossword Answer definitions
RANSOMS 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.
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