Sum of money demanded for the release of a captive hidden on catamaran, somewhere (6)
I believe the answer is:
ransom
'sum of money demanded for the release of a captive' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'hidden on catamaran somewhere' is the wordplay.
'hidden' indicates a hidden word.
'RANSOM' can be found hidden inside 'on catamaran somewhere'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ransom that I've seen before include "Payment for the release of someone" , "demand an extortionate price" , "Fee for kidnap release" , "Payment, eg to kidnapper" , "Kidnapper's payoff" .)