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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Paid, as for a hostage release last seen in USA Today puzzle. 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RANSOMED.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RANSOMED Paid, as for a hostage release | (8) | USA Today | May 20, 2017 |
| 7% | RANSOM Money paid to free a hostage (6) | (6) | Puzzler | Aug 25, 2025 |
| 6% | COST Price paid | (4) | Newsday | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 6% | PRO Paid player | (3) | Commuter | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 6% | KIDNAPPER Hostage taker (9) | (9) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 6% | ADS Paid-for spots | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 2, 2025 |
| 6% | LISTENED Paid attention | (8) | The Times Concise | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 6% | ANTED Paid for cards | (5) | Universal | Sep 2, 2025 |
| 5% | BETA Software version before the final release | (4) | ||
| 5% | DEBUTS First releases | (6) | New York Times | Oct 17, 2025 |
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