Money Paid to Free a Person From Captivity

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from House of Horrors, Group 1102, Puzzle 4 (Eerie Music).

Question is: Money Paid to Free a Person From Captivity

and the answer is: RANSOM

Word Meaning:

RANSOM — Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.

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