The Clue
Engagement (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HIRE
Tags
Notes
The answer HIRE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
Related Clues
Charter
Contract with
Employ
Engage
Rent
Take on
Place on the payroll
Put on the payroll
Put on staff
Take on hands
"This Gun for ___," 1942 film
Definition
HIRE as a noun:
1. a newly hired employee; "the new hires need special training"
2. the act of hiring something or someone; "he signed up for a week's car hire"
HIRE as a verb:
1. (hire, engage, employ) = engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"
2. (rent, hire, charter, lease) = hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
3. (lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take) = engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"