ransom
VERBNOUN
/rænsəm/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH R
ransom is a valid 6-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1A1N1S1O1M3
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING
What does ransom mean?
VERB · 1 SENSE
1
Exchange or buy back for money; under threat.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
Money demanded for the return of a captured person.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
Payment for the release of someone.
BROADER
3
The act of freeing from captivity or punishment.
BROADER
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