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noun • a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms | ||||
| 27% | 10 | Silly me! Heroin taken during voyages in military vessels once | ||
noun • ship for transporting troops | ||||
| 27% | 9 | Someone who is dependent on heroin | ||
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Someone Thats Taken Heroin With Hole In Front Of Leg
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HOSTAGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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HOSTAGE
Updated: September 17, 2024
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