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One paid to undertake an unpleasant task (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hireling

(Other definitions for hireling that I've seen before include "Person working for money" , "Minor employee" , "Mercenary worker" , "Menial worker" , "One's got engaged" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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