NYT Crossword · 1 Down
“Hostage” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, January 30, 2014 as 1 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Thursday, January 30, 2014 · 1 Down
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Across
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- 26"Wow!" crossword clue3 letters
- 27One of the men on "Two and a Half Men" crossword clue4 letters
- 28Fictional character who says "I am not what you call a civilized man!" crossword clue4 letters
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- 31Sports segment that often includes highlights crossword clue5 letters
- 35'Bama, with "the" crossword clue4 letters
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- 43Elvis's "Viva Las Vegas," recordwise crossword clue5 letters
- 44Fed. stipend crossword clue3 letters
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- 47Sch. near Albany, N.Y. crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Hostage”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with P and ends with N, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Hostage” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 1 Down.
What is the answer to the “Hostage” crossword clue?
The answer is PAWN (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.