The Clue
Takes on (5 letter answer)
The Answer
HIRES
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Notes
The answer HIRES is uncommon, appearing about once every 525 puzzles.
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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?"