exchange or buy back for money; under threat; money demanded for the return of a captured person; payment for the release of someone; the act of freeing from captivity or punishment

Anagrams of ransom

MANORS MARONS NORMAS RAMSON ROMANS

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How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "RANSOM"?

There are 108 solutions. The longest is SANCTIFICATION with 14 letters, and the shortest is BUY with 3 letters.

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How long are the solutions for "RANSOM"?

Solutions are between 3 and 14 letters long.

Still in puzzle mode? Solve these clues related to ‘RANSOM’

Clue	Answers

hold to ransom	10
Ransom demander	2
Ransom note writer	2
HELD for ransom	2
"The Ransom of Red Chief" writer	1
Abducted for ransom	1
Auto pioneer Ransom E. ___	1
Auto pioneer Ransom Eli ___	1
Early automaker Ransom E. ___	1
Held for ransom	1
Hold to ransom	1
How ransoms are paid	1
Mel's "Ransom" co-star	1
Ransom of cars	1
Ransom seeker	1
Ransom specification	1
Russo of "Ransom"	1
Seize for ransom	1
Transom's locale	1
paid for ransom; serving to redeem	1

‘RANSOM’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘RANSOM’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Hostage money (6)	ransom
Payment demanded for redemption (6)
Price of redemption (6)
___ note (6)
Payment for hostage (6)
Illicit sum (6)
Kidnapper's demand (6)
Price demanded for release (6)
Payment for a return (6)
Kidnapper's payment (6)
Payment for release (6)
Kidnapper's price (6)