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Put back on the payroll (crossword clue)

6 squares · NYT Crossword · July 20, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.

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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