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"hired" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often recruited (9 letters).
Definitions
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Taken on”5 letters
02“Employed”5 letters
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