Employed Crossword Clue

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Employed Crossword Answer

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Hide

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USED

(4 letters)

ONSTAFF

(7 letters)

WORKING

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
2. having services engaged for a fee

Hint 2: Clue Definition

EMPLOYED (adjective)
1. put to use
2. having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

USED
(4 letters)
ONSTAFF
(7 letters)
WORKING
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
HIDER

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30. "I'm an annoyed dog!"

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42. Energy fields

43. Careful inspection

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47. Cookie Monster sound effect

50. Retain

51. Paul McCartney's instrument

53. Windy City hub

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