Kidnap missing leader? Certainly Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

CERTAINLY (adverb)
1. definitely or positively (`sure’ is sometimes used informally for `surely’)
KIDNAP (verb)
1. take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

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