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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 14 | Requires good knowledge of cost behavior, cost drivers, and cost estimation techniques | |
3 | 25% | 11 | The difference between the private cost or benefit and the social cost or benefit | |
Free In A Way But It Comes At A Cost Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RANSOM" which means:
- noun
- • Money demanded for the return of a captured person
- • Payment for the release of someone
- • The act of freeing from captivity or punishment verb
- • Exchange or buy back for money; under threat
An example sentence would be:
- • "The kidnappers demanded a ransom for the safe return of the child."
- • "The pirates held the crew hostage and demanded a ransom for their release."
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The Guardian Cryptic31 May 2021 | Down 19 | |
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