“Plays hooky” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SKIPSCLASS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Plays hooky”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 4, 2026, where it runs at 29 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 4, 2026 grid27A"This place is fire"6 ltrs›31AJapanese camera giant5 ltrs›37ASlogan encouraging the use of seatbelts15 ltrs›41ASwiss peak3 ltrs›44AUsed, as a chair5 ltrs›48ASimple game requiring steady hands12 ltrs›52AImprovise, as a speech5 ltrs›57ACollege figure4 ltrs›62APole on a sailboat4 ltrs›65AIn addition4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 4, 20261A"The ___ is clear!"5 ltrs›6A"Mamma Mia" group4 ltrs›10ASpaces, as between teeth4 ltrs›14AAuthor Joyce Carol ___5 ltrs›15ADevices for keyless entry4 ltrs›16AAmo, amas, ___4 ltrs›17A"Sleepless in Seattle" or "Legally Blonde," informally10 ltrs›19AActress Dunham or Waithe4 ltrs›
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