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One kept prisoner as security (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hostage

(Other definitions for hostage that I've seen before include "One held for ransom" , "Prisoner held as security" , "One held as security" , "Person taken as security" , "Captive held for ransom" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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