Soldier of fortune, briefly WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Soldier of fortune, briefly" is MERC.
The clue refers to a 'soldier of fortune,' which is a mercenary, someone who fights for money rather than a cause. 'Briefly' indicates that the answer is a shortened form of the word 'mercenary,' which is 'MERC.'
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on August 27, 2025.
MERC is a colloquial abbreviation for a mercenary, a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.
Hired soldier, in slang, Gun for hire, Windy City exchange, in brief, Chicago exchange, familiarly, Chicago exchange, for short
The clue “Soldier of fortune, briefly” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated August 27 2025, the definitive 4-letter answer is: MERC.
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