Rented (5)
'rented' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for hired that I've seen before include "Chartered" , "Taken on to staff" , "Engaged for wages" , "Employed for wages" , "like a Merc" .)
'rented' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for leased that I've seen before include "Rented" , "Let for money" .)