Crossword clue
“Put back on the payroll”
This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
REHIRELetters6
Starts withR
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Put back on the payroll” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 20, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with R and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Put back on the payroll” clue?+
The answer is REHIRE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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