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All answers having "Hires" as clue:

4 Character Answers:

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LETS

USES



5 Character Answers:

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RENTS



6 Character Answers:

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LEASES



7 Character Answers:

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EMPLOYS

ENGAGES

RETAINS

SIGNSON

TAKESON



8 Character Answers:

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CHARTERS

ROOTBEER