What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Adds to the payroll" from July 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Adds to the payroll”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

HIRES

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Adds to the payroll” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 28, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Adds to the payroll” clue?+

The answer is HIRES (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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