Soldier of fortune (9)

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mercenary

'soldier of fortune' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for mercenary that I've seen before include "Acting for money" , "Soldier of fortune" , "Professional soldier serving in a foreign army" , "Soldier for hire" , "Paid fighter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror, the Evening Standard and The Independent.

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