The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word HOSTAGE which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2020.
Way you probably don't want to be held crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HOSTAGE | 100 % | 7 |
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Crossword Answer definitions
HOSTAGE noun- A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.
- A person seized in order to compel another party to act (or refrain from acting) in a certain way, because of the threat of harm to the hostage.
- Something that constrains one's actions because it is at risk.
- One who is compelled by something, especially something that poses a threat; one who is not free to choose their own course of action.
- The condition of being held as security or to compel someone else to act or not act in a particular way.
- (possibly nonstandard) To give (someone or something) as a hostage to (someone or something else).
- (possibly nonstandard) To hold (someone or something) hostage, especially in a way that constrains or controls the person or thing held, or in order to exchange for something else.
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