Shell out money to a kidnapper (3,6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PAYRANSOM Shell out money to a kidnapper (3,6) (9)
10% SPEND Shell out, as money (5)
7% HATCHERY Where many come out of their shells (8) Wall Street Journal Apr 18, 2026
6% SNAIL Slug in a shell (5)
6% SHE "___ sells sea shells..." (3)
6% SPIRAL Snail shell's shape (6) Commuter Apr 24, 2026
6% PEA Green-shelled veggie (3)
6% CLAM Shelled marine animal (4)
6% REALTY Money in Brazil they cleared out for property (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 21, 2026
6% HELIX Shape on a snail's shell (5) The Telegraph Mini Apr 19, 2026
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