What is the answer to "Soldier for hire, for short" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Soldier for hire, for short" is MERC (4 letters).

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Soldier for hire, for short WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 25, 2026 puzzle

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MERC

4 letters · Down · last seen September 25, 2026

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