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"employed" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often hired (5 letters).
Definitions
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
Used in a sentence
“You're just looking for a handout like every other—are you employed, Mr. Lebowski?”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“On the payroll”8 letters
02“Having a job”8 letters
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