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The Clue

Revolutionary War mercenary (7 letter answer)

The Answer

HESSIAN

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Notes

The answer HESSIAN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

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Definition

HESSIAN as a noun:

1. (Hessian boot, hessian, jackboot, Wellington, Wellington boot) = (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot