Answer:

ransom

AnswerCrossword Clue
RANSOMPrice of freedom
RANSOMHolding charge
RANSOMReturn fee?
RANSOMReturn fare?
RANSOM... note
RANSOMIllicit sum
RANSOMPirate's demand
RANSOMMoney of exchange
RANSOM1996 Ron Howard thriller
RANSOMUnfortunate price to pay
RANSOMKing's ...
RANSOMBucks for captives