“Soldier for hire, for short”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Soldier for hire, for short”, last seen on September 25, 2026.

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M??C

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

MERC

The answer to “Soldier for hire, for short” is MERC

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PublishedSep 25, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Soldier for hire, for short” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MERC — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with C.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Soldier for hire, for short”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Soldier for hire, for short” is MERC — a 4-letter down entry from the September 25, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

MERC has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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