Puts on the payroll crossword clue

Answer
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HIRES

HIRES — the 5-letter solution to “Puts on the payroll”, entered at 33 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 11, 2026.

About this clue

“Puts on the payroll” appeared as 33 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 11, 2026, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
33 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Puts on the payroll”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the answer to “Puts on the payroll” is HIRES — 5 letters, entered at 33 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Puts on the payroll” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been HIRES, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with H.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.