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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Malicious program locking devices until payment is received (10) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RANSOMWARE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RANSOMWARE Malicious program locking devices until payment is received (10) | (10) | ||
| 5% | WANTON Deliberately malicious | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 5% | UPTO Until | (4) | New York Times | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 5% | PRESET Option on a device programmed in advance | (6) | The Times Concise | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 5% | EVIL Malicious | (4) | New York Times Midi | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 5% | NASTY Malicious (5) | (5) | Puzzler | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 4% | APPS Computer programs | (4) | Commuter | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 4% | FEE Payment (3) | (3) | Mirror Quick | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 4% | RENT Apartment payment | (4) | LA Times Daily | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 4% | HAIR Locks up? | (4) | New York Times | Apr 19, 2026 |
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