This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ E
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REHIRE as a word: (transitive) To hire again; A former employee who has been hired again.
REHIRE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 20, 2026.
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