Takes on, as workers

• Puts to work
• 56-Down, across the 15-Down
• Root beer brand
• Charters
• Puts on the staff
• Expands one's staff
• Brings on board, in a way
• Brings on staff
• Gives a job to

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vb. (en-third-person singular of: hire )