| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Redeeming a captive | ||
| Confining until redeemed at a price | ||
| Confining until redeemed | ||
| See how they're arming, son? Holding them for a price, too! | ||
| Salvaging | ||
| Freeing for a high price | The Washington Post Sunday | 15 Jul 2018 |
| Putting up money with expectation of a return? | Wall Street Journal | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Manumitting |