Crossword answer
HIRES
5 letters · Used for 10 different clues · 16 appearances · Last seen Thomas Joseph, August 11, 2026
Letter pattern
HIRES
Clues that lead to HIRES
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Puts on the payroll5Thomas JosephAug 11, 2026
Adds to the payroll5USA TodayJul 28, 2026
Brings on board (5)5The GuardianJul 20, 2026
His accommodating soldiers, implies rents5Evening StandardFeb 17, 2026
Charters, for instance5NewsdayNov 14, 2025
Employs for wages5Evening StandardFeb 24, 2025
Engages5The IndependentNov 26, 2024
Rental contracts showing great detail5The IndependentSep 1, 2024
Employs5Evening StandardMay 11, 2023
Takes on5Eugene ShefferFeb 10, 2023
About HIRES in crosswords
HIRES is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 16 times in our database across 10 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Puts on the payroll” in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 11, 2026.
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DODGEEvade
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NAMEDIdentified
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NOTEDDistinguished
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ISLETKey
Every appearance of HIRES (16)
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Aug 11, 2026
Puts on the payroll · Thomas Joseph · 33 Down
Jul 28, 2026
Adds to the payroll · USA Today · 51 Across
Jul 20, 2026
Brings on board (5) · The Guardian · 8 Across
Feb 17, 2026
His accommodating soldiers, implies rents · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Nov 14, 2025
Charters, for instance · Newsday · Across
Feb 24, 2025
Employs for wages · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Nov 26, 2024
Engages · The Independent · 3 Across
Sep 1, 2024
Rental contracts showing great detail · The Independent · 5 Down
Mar 21, 2024
Employs for wages · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Jan 30, 2024
Employs for wages · Evening Standard · 16 Across
May 11, 2023
Employs · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Feb 10, 2023
Takes on · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Down
Jan 17, 2022
Employs · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Oct 26, 2020
His accommodating soldiers, implies rents · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Nov 7, 2018
Employs for wages · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Jan 9, 2018
Employs for wages · Evening Standard · 18 Down