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Leased, rented (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hired

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'leased' is the first definition.
('hire' can be a synonym of 'lease')

'rented' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for hired that I've seen before include "Engaged for wages" , "Rented out" , "like a Merc" , "Employed for wages" , "Taken on to staff" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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