What is the answer to "Adds to the payroll" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Adds to the payroll" is HIRES (5 letters).

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Adds to the payroll USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the July 28, 2026 puzzle

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HIRES

5 letters · Across · last seen July 28, 2026

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