Take on loan (4)

I believe the answer is:

hire

(Other definitions for hire that I've seen before include "Rent or lease" , "Pay for temporary use" , "Engage; rent" , "Payment for use" , "Employ (for wages)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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