The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word MERC which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Soldier for hire, in brief crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MERC | 100 % | 4 |
Why may MERC be the right solution?
"MERC" is the right solution because it is a common abbreviation for "mercenary," which is a soldier for hire.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Soldier for hire, in brief
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Crossword Answer definitions
MERC noun- A mercenary.
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