“Hired soldier, in slang” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MERC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hired soldier, in slang”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 14, 2026, where it runs at 38 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 14, 2026 grid35AMovie review site with a percentage rating scale14 ltrs›40AFirefighter's tool3 ltrs›44ACuriosity and Perseverance, for two6 ltrs›47ANovelty dance with comical elbow-flapping12 ltrs›
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Jul 14, 20261AClosest bud3 ltrs›4APut-up job4 ltrs›8ADestination for some sci-fi travelers4 ltrs›12A___ and dear4 ltrs›13AMagician's "Look at what I just did!"4 ltrs›14ASupportive advocate, as for L.G.B.T.Q. rights4 ltrs›15ACorrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor9 ltrs›17AMerest little chirp4 ltrs›
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