“Suspicious absence from school?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FISHYHOOKY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Suspicious absence from school?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 5, 2025, where it runs at 80 Across 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
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