“Add to the payroll”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Add to the payroll”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Add to the payroll” is HIRE
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Add to the payroll” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HIRE — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with E.
This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.
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Wednesday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Add to the payroll”
What is the answer to “Add to the payroll” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is HIRE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Add to the payroll”?
The answer HIRE contains 4 letters.
Was “Add to the payroll” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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