Mercenary

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters

Definition of Mercenary

Noun

One motivated by gain, especially monetary.
A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain.
One hired to engage in a figurative battle, as a corporate takeover, a lawsuit, or a political campaign.

Adjective

Motivated by personal gain.

Anagrams of Mercenary

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "mercenary":

8-LETTER WORDS

7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

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