Presumably, this is the free money that is paid in return for what's been taken Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RANSOM Presumably, this is the free money that is paid in return for what's been taken (6)
65% COST What's paid (4) New York Times Aug 3, 2026
55% HOSTAGE One's been taken to house with platform (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Jul 25, 2026
55% COVERED Paid for (7) USA Today Jul 17, 2026
55% WAS Has been returning saw (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jul 11, 2026
55% EARN Be paid (4) The Telegraph Quick Jul 1, 2026
52% AJAR Open return trip taken by Indian VIP (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 5, 2026
52% PRO Paid player (3) Commuter Jul 25, 2026
52% FEE Price paid (3) The Telegraph Quick Jul 24, 2026
52% NOW Having been victorious, returned immediately (3) (3) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 16, 2026
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